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[nekst] / nɛkst /
ADJECTIVE
coming immediately after in space, time, order
Synonyms
STRONGEST
later
WEAK
abutting adjacent adjoining after alongside attached back-to-back beside close closest coming consequent coterminous ensuing following hard by meeting nearest neighboring on the side proximate side-by-side subsequent succeeding touching
Antonyms
WEAK
earlier preceding previous
ADVERB
immediately after in time, space, order
Synonyms
STRONGEST
afterward later
WEAK
after afterwhile behind by and by closely coming up following latterly next off subsequently thereafter
Antonyms
WEAK
earlier preceding previous

Example Sentences

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If that is the case, crypto’s gains may have little to say about where software stocks are headed next.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Hopefully the Brooklyn Fine Art Print Fair recognizes as much and retools its own process before next year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Britain announced a meeting next week with dozens of countries to coordinate efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

"We need to make sure we don't get too emotional about it and focus on next week and the rest of the season."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

“Ben!” comes a boisterous voice from the order window, bordered by flyers announcing next weekend’s Battle of the Bands.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith