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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
But Jon Hamm, strolling up to present the next award, got the better joke in. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026 Where older generations have films like Rocky and Creed, the next generation will have this film. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 Sep. 2026
Adverb
That was the scariest moment, not really knowing what was coming next and unable to do anything about it but wait and listen to the news. — Bob Kustra, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 Up next, Kerby revised Terrence Malick’s original script for Jack Starrett’s The Gravy Train (1974), which starred Forrest and Stacy Keach as West Virginia coal-mining brothers who turn to crime. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
Preposition
The Roos will open district competition next Friday against Arlington Martin at Glaspie Stadium. — Gavin Vieck, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026 Mescudi is eyeing to release both of his directorial efforts next year. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 11 Sep. 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
  • Two more lottery players won big following Wednesday night's Powerball drawing.
    — Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Geno Segers is breaking his silence after being fired from Broadway’s Hadestown following backlash over resurfaced transgender comments.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of following
Adverb
  • The president still plans to hike tariffs on Canadian autos in January, the official said, unless the countries can reach an agreement before then.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Talley then wandered out of the media center, looking down at her phone and trying to find her friends.
    — Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Sep. 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
  • Manchin raised eyebrows by endorsing Collins against Democrat Troy Jackson, marking the second consecutive cycle Manchin has backed his former colleague.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • In high-precision applications, second surface mirrors have some very distinct disadvantages.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of second
Adverb
  • Three months later, Ariana is back in her confessional chair with an update.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Some fifteen years later, her determination to study Schubert lieder with expert teachers was in large part what impelled her to go to Europe.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of later
Preposition
  • Battery controls get sharper The technology is based on graphene monoxide, which COnovate describes as the basis of its eCOphite anode material.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026
  • She is based in New York City and can almost always be found at a hot yoga class or on an evening Central Park walk.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of on
Adjective
  • Participating Airports The program currently includes 13 airports and will include more across the country in the coming months, according to TSA.
    — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Swain expects future waves of humidity are probable in coming years.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of coming
Adverb
  • The attacking threat evident in those marquee victories has since been blunted too, with Morocco international Ismael Saibari departing for Bayern Munich this summer.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Yet, in the 25 years since, doctors have diagnosed her with at least three conditions consistent with toxic exposure – tracheomalacia, fibromyalgia and sleep apnea.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of since

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“Next.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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