next

adjective
UK: /nekst/
US: /nekst/

  1. Immediately following in time or order

    1. What's next on the list? I want to prepare myself for the next part. [ ] [ ]
    2. The next train to London leaves in five minutes, so hurry up and grab your bags. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

following forthcoming adjacent
next noun

  1. The person or thing that follows immediately after another.

    1. Who's next in line? I think that next will be very confused person. [ ] [ ]
    2. The next item on the agenda is the budget review, so let's move on to that now. [ ] [ ]
next adverb

  1. Immediately afterwards; in the time, place, or order nearest or following.

    1. What happens next? Then next time I will be more careful. [ ] [ ]
    2. Next, add the eggs and mix thoroughly, ensuring a smooth consistency. [ ] [ ]
next preposition

  1. Nearest to in place; immediately adjoining.

    1. They live next door. Our next meeting is on Tuesday. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our office is located next to the library, making it easy to access research materials. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "next" is /nekst/ in British English and /nekst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "next": following, forthcoming, adjacent.

Example usage of "next": "What's next on the list? I want to prepare myself for the next part.". More examples on the page.