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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
With the pads not coming on until next week, the early practice sessions put more focus on technique and conditioning before the physicality ramps up on Monday. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026 The next time that influencer works with a brand, the rate is higher. — Chris Ryan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Adverb
While her life seemed to be in a good place, nothing could prepare her for what happened next. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 No timetable has been set for either case, although decisions could come later this year or early next. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 31 July 2026
Preposition
At the moment, Stephen Curry, Anthony Davis, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokić, Karl-Anthony Towns, Kawhi Leonard and Kevin Durant are among the players who could become free agents next summer. — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 In essence, contending teams might decide to spend their money now, because there could be some resets next year. — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 28 July 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
  • 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
  • Adhere to the two-second rule for maintaining a safe following distance behind the vehicle in front of you.
    — Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Definition of following
Adverb
  • Most, though not all, virus experts think the best evidence indicates the virus jumped from bats to other animals, and then to humans at a Wuhan market.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • Paul Peschisolido became Fulham’s first £1million signing, then Chris Coleman arrived for £2m — fees that had been unimaginable in the third tier.
    — James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 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
  • If it’s approved Wednesday by the full City Commission, a second and final vote would follow later.
    — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • Trump on Wednesday plans to speak at a Georgia high school to promote the investment accounts, which offer $1,000 in seed money to every child born during his second term.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Definition of second
Adverb
  • Pettett is among a growing number of older adults embracing tattoos later in life.
    — Rachel Brown Kirkland, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
  • Three minutes later, Son put away a volley after Carles Gil stopped a ball at the end line and whipped a cross into the center of the box.
    — Kamran Nia July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Definition of later
Preposition
  • Adam Dietz, PhD, is a philosopher-writer, broadcaster, and podcaster focused on wisdom as a lived practice.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 31 July 2026
  • The Herald reported Whitaker’s statement on July 17 in a story that first disclosed the GMCVB’s ticket gift to Rodriguez through the commissioner’s political action committee, A Bolder Florida.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Definition of on
Adjective
  • As inflation skyrockets in Iran, many civilians will feel the bite of poverty and hardship in the coming months, said Hadi Kahalzadeh, economist and non-resident fellow at the Quincy Institute.
    — Jeremy Diamond, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • The coming months will have an entirely new look, however, if reports are accurate.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of coming
Adverb
  • He has since been charged with kidnapping, theft by taking, simple battery, entering an automobile, cruelty to children and criminal attempt to commit a felony.
    — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Schwarber signed with Philadelphia on a four-year, $79 million deal and has since gone on to hit 220 home runs and counting over five seasons with the Phillies.
    — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of since

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