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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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‘What’s going to be next? An add-on for access to the bathroom?’

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Negotiations for an indefinite cease-fire will now occur over the next nearly two weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Jones hasn’t indicated what he’ll be doing next, but he ended his announcement with a big prediction for the future — and threw in his signature phrase for good measure.

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

“Sorry, Park, I tried,” I offer, before sitting next to him.

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