Definition & Meaning of "Next"

/nˈɛkst/

/ˈnɛks/, /ˈnɛkst/

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)

immediately after or afterward

Examples

1. Next add the flour.

2. The lease for my new apartment starts next week.

3. The school semester starts next month.

4. My parents are planning a trip to Vietnam next summer.