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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
The next foot, predictions suggest, could only take 30 years. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026 Xi, who removed presidential term limits in 2018, is widely expected to be confirmed as party leader for the next term in the fall of 2027. — Kanis Leung, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
Adverb
Yet every experiment brings us closer to a system that can learn about novel changes in its surroundings and make informed choices on what action to take next. — Mike McRae 19, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026 The couple next returned to Princeton, and other honors soon followed for the poet. — Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026
Preposition
France will have to issue a record high of €340 billion in medium- and long-term bonds next year, according to analysts. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 19 Oct. 2026 Winning the Wuhan title would allow Swiatek to pressure Karolina Muchova in the Race to the WTA Finals rankings ahead of the season-ending event next month in Indian Wells. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 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
  • Machado then headed to Caracas with stops along the way as thousands of people joined the caravan or awaited it.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Until then, here are some photos from Sunday evening’s game in the Pacific Northwest.
    — Jeff Rosen, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 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 second-year fifth-round pick started at the MIKE spot and handled green-dot responsibilities on his way to recording six tackles and being active throughout the night.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Trump won his second term in office just days after the collapse of a new concrete canopy at a train station in Novi Sad, killing 16 people.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of second
Adverb
  • Six days later, Israel held Gaza, the West Bank, Sinai, and the Golan.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The series opens from the police perspective, but later the story rewinds and is told through the eyes of the robbers and and their hostages inside the bank.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of later
Preposition
  • The association with the Human Rights Campaign could create more confusion about Talarico’s stance on the medical issue, as his position has come into question through his inconsistent comments.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Companies on the list averaged annual shareholder returns of 49% over the three years through June 2026—check out the rest of the list here.
    — Diane Brady, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of on
Adjective
  • Anthropic reportedly plans to spend $750 billion on adding compute capacity in the coming years, including hundreds of billions in non-cancelable deals, as AI labs race to finance a huge infrastructure buildout.
    — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • But the new title serves political purposes and could mean quite a lot to visitors, supporters and surrounding communities alike in the coming years.
    — Seth T. Kannarr, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of coming
Adverb
  • Critics also continue to bring up Castro’s 2023 vote to raise commissioner salaries and her 2024 vote to hire Rojas as city manager without a national search, two decisions that have since been overturned by the current commission.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Zillah’s speeches have since been reworked, most notably in a 2019 production in which a Kushner-y character called Xillah debated her, framing the story with an anxious meta-narrative.
    — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of since

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“Next.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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