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adverb · adjective · noun

Simple meaning

Nearest in order, succession.

Pronunciation

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nehkst
US device voice
IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈnɛkst

This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

adverb

  1. At the time or occasion immediately following

    “Next the doctor examined his back.”

  2. In a time, place, rank or sequence closest or following.

  3. On the first subsequent occasion.

adjective

  1. Nearest in order, succession, or rank; immediately following (or sometimes preceding) in order.

  2. Nearest in place or position, having nothing similar intervening; adjoining.

noun

  1. The one that follows after this one.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A1 · Beginner
Frequency
Very Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: At the time or occasion immediately following

Used this way, next is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Heard in a sentence
“Next the doctor examined his back.”
Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Word Family

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Compound terms

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  • next dooradverbCompound term

    At or in or to the adjacent residence.

  • next friendnounCompound term

    A person who acts on behalf of an infant or disabled person.

  • next of kinnounCompound term

    The person who is (or persons who are) most closely related to a given person.

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Synonyms

Sense: nearest in order or succession or or rank

succeeding

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