What does “next” mean?
- 1
adjectivecoming straight after this one in time or order
The next train leaves at 9:15.
- 2
adverbstraight after something
What should we do next?
- 3
adjectiveclosest in position
The kids are playing in the next room.
Next at a glance
- Part of speech
- adjective & adverb
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /nɛkst/ · NEKST
How to use “next” correctly
No “the” or “on” with “next” + time word: “I’ll see you next Friday.” “Next to” means beside.
Common phrases with “next”
- next week
- next to
- next time
- the next day
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- last
- previous
“next” is on these word lists
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