Definition & Meaning of "Next"

/nˈɛkst/

/ˈnɛks/, /ˈnɛkst/

[ADJECTIVE]

coming immediately after a person or thing in time, place, or rank

synonyms : following

nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space

synonyms : adjacent

used to denote the day of the week that follows the present day or is closest in time.

(of elected officers) elected but not yet serving

synonyms : future(a)

[ADVERB]

immediately after or afterward

Examples

1. The next days were the loneliest of Stephen's life.

2. The next day, all three children are smiling.

3. This is in large part, due to home equity being bequeathed from one generation to the next.

4. Next, pick your favorite movie genre: horror, no.