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adjective

ˈnekst How to pronounce next (audio)
Definition of nextnext
as in following
being the one that comes immediately after another my house is the next one turn at the next street, not this one she was next in line for concert tickets

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next

2 of 3

adverb

as in then

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next

3 of 3

preposition

as in upon

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Recent Examples of next
Adjective
Jimmy Barnes will headline the 2027 Red Hot Summer Tour, leading an all-Australian lineup across eight outdoor shows early next year. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026 Bolsonaro and Lula will have to make appeals to these voters and those who abstained next time around. — ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
Adverb
According to Schwartzman, Paz was already thinking about what would come next after completing the donation. — Mercedes Ezquiaga, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 That model of connected care is also shaping what comes next in Miami. — Baptist Health, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
Preposition
Highs in the upper 60s are expected multiple days next week, and lows will fall into the upper 40s. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026 Ohio, a major battleground in the elections next month, became the latest to take action on Thursday. — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for next
Recent Examples of Synonyms for next
  1. following
  2. then
  3. upon
  4. second
  5. later
  6. on
  7. coming
  8. since
Adjective
  • Maybe this is a good lesson for celebrities to do a following check, in case one of their fan accounts went rogue.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Two more lottery players won big following Wednesday night's Powerball drawing.
    — Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of following
Adverb
  • There’s also little hope that a Democratic majority would confirm a Supreme Court nominee — should a vacancy arise — after then-Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s blockade of Merrick Garland during the Obama years.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • For years, hospitals have been buying and building outpatient centers, and then funneling more care to them.
    — Bob Herman, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of then
Preposition
  • An increase has not been formally agreed upon and is still under evaluation, officials said.
    — DJ Simmons June 17, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
  • Since Köhler's early work, researchers have conducted similar experiments involving an out-of-reach reward and an object to stand upon in birds and elephants.
    — Ari Daniel, NPR, 7 June 2026
Definition of upon
Adjective
  • The Argentine star, who came one match away from winning his second World Cup this summer, trails Ronaldo’s on-field earnings with just $75 million.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • This is the second British hotel by the brand behind the Orient Express, and although traces of those trains can be found in the doorman’s redcoats and the receptionist’s bow tie, this is not the sort of place that requires a gown for dinner.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of second
Adverb
  • Less than four years later, GPTZero has more than 20 million registered users, $30 million in annual recurring revenue, and a new parent company.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Bethea was later identified as the driver following an investigation conducted by members of the New Haven Police Department Accident Reconstruction Team, court records show.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of later
Preposition
  • Federal authorities said he was arrested on Tuesday and distributed a photo of the man in handcuffs.
    — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Both in jeans and black blazers, Ellison and Kreiz fielded questions from the national press for nearly 30 minutes on the lot’s Stage 3.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of on
Adjective
  • Middleton’s district includes Sunrise Mall, and in the coming years, the city will attempt to guide the struggling property through an ambitious revitalization effort.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Adidas Virginia Adistar Jellyfish V2 is expected in the coming months, with several colorways set to be released throughout 2027 according to @brandon1an.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of coming
Adverb
  • Barra has since navigated a global pandemic, tariffs and supply-chain chaos, and the rise of AI as an unstoppable and industry-shaking force.
    — Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Lula's embrace of public spending helped drive economic growth early in his government, but growth has since slowed.
    — Catherine Osborn, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of since

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