next Definition
- 1coming immediately after the present one in order, rank, or space
- 2the one that follows the present one
Using next: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "next" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I'll see you next week.
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The next train to arrive is from London.
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Who's next in line?
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What's on the agenda for the next meeting?
next Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for next
Idioms Using next
Example
I couldn't afford a new car, so I bought a used one. It's not perfect, but it's the next best thing.
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I was walking down the street, and the next thing I knew, I was lying on the ground.
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I missed the bus, so I'll have to get the next one.
Phrases with next
Example
The restaurant is next to the cinema.
next up
the next person or thing in a sequence
Example
Next up is the championship game.
Example
My sister lives next door to me.
Origins of next
from Old English 'niehsta', meaning 'nearest, closest'
Summary: next in Brief
'Next' [nekst] refers to something that comes immediately after the present one, whether in order, rank, or space. It can be used as an adjective, noun, or adverb, and has synonyms like 'following' and 'upcoming.' Phrases like 'next to' and idioms like 'the next best thing' are common. Examples include 'I'll see you next week' and 'Who's next in line?'