American Dictionary
Definition next in American English
next
adjective, adverb, determiner, pronoun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
adjective, adverb, determiner, pronoun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
Next is used in the following ways:
as a determiner (followed by a noun): I’ll see you next week.
as an adjective: I’m leaving town on the next train.I didn’t realize what had happened until the next day.
as a pronoun: You’re the next in line.I’ll be seeing him the week after next.
as an adverb: What happens next?After me, he’s the next tallest boy in the class.
in the preposition phrase next to: Come sit next to me.
used for referring to the time, event, action, person, etc. that comes after this one or after another one
Who will be the next president?
The next flight to Newark isn't until 1:30.
I'll call you the next time I'm in town.
Who's next in line?
I'll see you next Friday.
