next

/nɛkst/

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Also an adverb

Meaning

  1. Coming immediately after the present one in time, order, or sequence.

    • We need to finalize the quarterly budget before the next meeting begins on Tuesday.

  2. Nearest in space or position, situated directly adjacent.

    • The family living in the next apartment always keeps their television on high volume.

Collocations

  • next door
  • next week
  • next year
  • next time
  • next morning
  • next step

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Idioms

  • the next best thing

    the best alternative when the ideal option is unavailable

    If we cannot hire the lead architect, his former partner is the next best thing.