next

A2
Pronunciation
/nษ›kst/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

The one that follows after this one.

Example Sentences
  • Next, please, don't hold up the queue!
Adjective
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

2 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • the next chapter; the next man I see; the next week; the Sunday next before Easter
3 Definition

Following in a hypothetical sequence of some kind.

Example Sentences
  • The man was driven by his love for money and his desire to become the next Bill Gates.
4 Definition

Nearest in relationship. (See also next of kin.)

Adverb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

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

Example Sentences
  • It's the next best thing to ice cream.
2 Definition

On the first subsequent occasion.

Example Sentences
  • Financial panic, earthquakes, oil spills, riots. What comes next?
Preposition
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

On the side of; nearest or adjacent to; next to.