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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
As part of that effort, The AJC researched the backgrounds of the two candidates seeking to become Georgia’s next governor. — Thad Moore, AJC.com, 19 Oct. 2026 The market for those medicines is projected to reach $190 billion within the next decade, according to the investment bank Morgan Stanley. — Amy Maxmen, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
Adverb
Leo will be observed while further tests are performed on his removed cancer tissue, as doctors determine what treatments might be needed next. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 14 Oct. 2026 Amid tour dates, Knife recently took time out to talk to The Hollywood Reporter about the show, his favorite songs to perform, the fans and his hopes for what’s next. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
Preposition
In addition, the band will be the subjects of an upcoming feature-length documentary, Long Live Def Leppard, which is slated for release in theaters next year. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2026 Marvel Zombies is returning for the first of three all-new Halloween specials next year. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 8 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
  • While traveling with then-President Ronald Reagan in 1981, White House press secretary James Brady was shot during an assassination attempt on the president.
    — Chandelis Duster, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Prosecutors alleged that Zhang flew from California to Las Vegas and then to the Seattle area to conduct surveillance of the unidentified son and his home from outside.
    — David Douglas, NBC news, 19 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
  • Ukraine received no warning from its partners ahead of the first wave of attacks, and information about a second wave arrived too late for air raid sirens to be activated in time, air force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat said on national television.
    — SAMYA KULLAB, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Tampa jumped to an early lead after a double by Richie Palacios drove in two runs in the second inning.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of second
Adverb
  • Decades later, the character helped Harris navigate a daunting first feature — including a two-week production pause to overhaul a story that was not yet working.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Hundreds of mourners later gathered at Rehman Baba cemetery for mass funeral prayers as grief gripped the neighborhood and announcements echoed from mosque loudspeakers, urging residents to join in prayers for those killed.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of later
Preposition
  • Jimmy Kimmel set his sights on Katie Zacharia, the latest blonde woman to act as Donald Trump‘s press secretary.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Today’s Theme This puzzle narrates a breakdown in communication that takes place, presumably, on a video call.
    — Sam Corbin, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of on
Adjective
  • Flood expects discovery to begin in the coming months, as the lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages, attorneys' fees and a jury trial.
    — Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The county has an ample pot of uncommitted funds in coming years, however, in part because of the rapid growth of the revenue stream.
    — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of coming
Adverb
  • Known internally as the Five Guys Games, the competition has since gone global.
    — Mya Copeland, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The 31-year-old has since emerged as a linchpin in the Brewers’ lineup, working series-changing at-bats against All-Star pitchers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Blake Snell.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of since

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“Next.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/next. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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