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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
Guitarist Jim Root has said the single won’t appear on the band’s next album, and Slipknot’s last full-length remains 2022’s The End, So Far. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026 The upcoming Transporter-18 mission will provide the next critical test. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Adverb
True Religion took over Flyfish for a party that brought together Y2K icons and creators and artists who are defining what’s next. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 Here's where Lions go next at safety Did someone forward you this newsletter? — Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Preposition
Because if Winston and the Giants lose to this Titans team on Sunday, that is going to point the Giants toward the top of the NFL Draft order next April. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026 That will be a huge emphasis for whoever replaces Jamie Pollard, who is retiring as athletic director next June. — David Ubben, New York Times, 16 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
  • 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
  • Voices, voices, voices, chirping, screeching, rising high to a crescendo, dipping low for a moment, then soaring straight up again.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The five networks then agreed not to replace CNN with another network, so there were no pool cameras following Trump on Saturday during his trip to a college football game.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 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
  • There is also evidence of second-round effects from energy costs, reinforcing the risk that inflation is becoming entrenched, BofA said.
    — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Funko’s sales had fallen 22% year over year in the second quarter of 2025, just before Simon joined, and the company had ousted its previous CEO that summer.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of second
Adverb
  • She was later arrested and transported to Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Fifteen minutes later a heavy buck came along the same trail the spike had walked.
    — Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of later
Preposition
  • The ground floor is dedicated to womenswear and accessories, with menswear and accessories on the lower level.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Doumanian pointed to testimony from the surgeon who treated Avila on the night of the attack and continued caring for her through reconstructive procedures on her face and arm.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of on
Adjective
  • There are two Hall of Famers and another cinch to join her in the coming years; several All-Stars as well as a number of players who made an impact for short stints or simply stopped by for a cup of coffee.
    — From Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Scientists are forecasting more than 450,000 deaths because of intense heat generated by El Niño in the coming months, according to a new study from the Climate Impact Lab.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of coming
Adverb
  • One space with particular significance is the former foyer, which has since been transformed into a creative art sanctuary of sorts.
    — Mekita Rivas, Architectural Digest, 25 Sep. 2026
  • But while her performances haven’t gotten any smaller, Pugh has since found a way to deliver them without breaking herself.
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of since

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“Next.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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