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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
Working titled Jaq, the show will shoot next year and is part of a wider expansion of the Top Boy universe, with Barry Keoghan returning as Irish mobster Jonny McGee in prequel Jonny Boy. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026 Her next book, The Country Life (1997), follows a Londoner who leaves behind city life to work as an au pair for a family in a tiny village in Sussex. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Sep. 2026
Adverb
But the frenetic pace itself is causing concern about what’s next. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026 Taken together, those results create a broader question about what comes next. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Preposition
Kuminga just found a new home with the Minnesota Timberwolves, but his agent, Aaron Turner, is already looking ahead to the possibility of another move next summer. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Analysts also doubt the chairman will hint at the Fed’s decision next month. — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 28 Aug. 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
  • The clear leader this year, Jets coach Aaron Glenn, is only in his second season running the franchise.
    — The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • In his second season as head coach, Reggie Swinton has firmly put his stamp on the Jacksonville Titans.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of second
Adverb
  • The department later confirmed that the area was secure and that no further threat to the public remained.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
  • New Zealand supplies more than half of China's dairy imports, a dominance built under a bilateral trade agreement since 2008, that later granted duty-free access for all its dairy products in 2024.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of later
Preposition
  • That last might be especially true for female human beings who may be more encouraged to have derived an identity based on our role as marital partner or parent.
    — Gloria Steinem, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The jury did convict Rosado of driving under the influence and he was sentenced to five years in prison, but Rosado has been behind bars on a $2 million bail since 2021 so won't have to serve any additional time.
    — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of on
Adjective
  • To defend its position, Uber plans to put more than $10 billion into robotaxis in the coming years, backing the companies developing autonomous-driving systems and positioning itself as a go-to marketplace for driverless rides.
    — Akash Sriram, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • To continue the celebration, Stuart Weitzman will host a series of events around the world in the coming months, including New York City and Shanghai.
    — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 1 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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