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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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Artemis III, in Earth’s orbit, aims to test docking procedures with SpaceX’s and Blue Origin’s lunar landers next year, and Artemis IV, slated for 2028, hopes to put boots on the dusty lunar surface.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Artificial-intelligence infrastructure is gobbling up so much memory that many suppliers have sold out their capacity through at least next year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

We asked five technology experts to predict one great innovation they think we’ll see in the next 25 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Alex Hill can finish a morning of work in a shared office overlooking St Ives harbour, then head straight into the sea to clear his head before his next meeting.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Hannah walked in and sat down next to me.

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

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.