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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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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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
The Jacksons aim to expand their Ignite Hope Chest stores to more parts of Georgia by next year to help more families. — Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026 Rebecca Morgan, who, alongside her husband, Jeremiah, led the media tour Monday, said tens of thousands of visitors are expected at the temple over the next two-plus weeks. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026
Adverb
As for what comes next, Roe said these election results could mean major changes in Washington and in Lansing for years to come. — Elle Meyers, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026 Ridley will next be seen in Ti West’s Ebenezer, opposite Johnny Depp. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2026
Preposition
An outlaw-country singer with a headbanging past is coming to Boise for an outdoor concert next year. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 10 Nov. 2026 Stocks fell on Tuesday after October inflation data came in hotter than expected and a key Federal Reserve official hinted at the possibility of a half-point rise in rates next month. — Sean Conlon,hugh Leask,lee Ying Shan,ananya Chetia, CNBC, 9 Nov. 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
  • Drivers must continue to maintain appropriate following distances, manage speed, check mirrors, and account for the truck's size and turning characteristics.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
  • 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
Definition of following
Adverb
  • The group’s most mysterious member was the vocalist and producer Ciarán McDonald, known back then as Bearface.
    — H.D. Angel, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026
  • They were photographed together both at a bar with other suppliers and then also out to dinner with some other executives.
    — Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 9 Nov. 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
  • This was the teams’ first meeting at T-Mobile Arena since Arizona beat UCLA in the 2023 Pac-12 tournament final for the second year in a row.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • With suicide as the second leading cause of death for 10- to 14-year-olds, much is needed to help address the mental health crisis.
    — Cindy Hsu, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of second
Adverb
  • This early risk awareness later defined his policy position, as Knot gained a reputation during his tenure as Dutch central bank governor for aggressively combating inflation, enforcing fiscal discipline, and safeguarding financial stability.
    — , CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
  • About a minute later, Guardado began breathing heavily, followed by some sputtering and twitching.
    — KIM CHANDLER, Arkansas Online, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of later
Preposition
  • Off property but on land, the hotel can help arrange zip-lining, an aerial tram ride, trips into town with stops at museums or for shopping and meals, and more.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Asphalt contractor Albert Santing, who has 28 years of experience in the industry, said the quieter operation improved working conditions on the Groningen project.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of on
Adjective
  • The coming months will show just how close Democrats are willing to get to that line.
    — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
  • And that number is bound to rise in the coming years, as humanity builds out more and more megaconstellations in Earth orbit.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of coming
Adverb
  • This discovery set is the ideal present for a friend who wants a scent no one else has, or your pal who went to Osaka this year and hasn’t stopped talking about it since.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Last Ditch received backlash after introducing mask-optional nights to help stay afloat, and has since been thrust into the national spotlight after a Boston Globe story about the bar went viral.
    — Tara Knight, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of since

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“Next.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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