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Definition next in American English

next adjective, adverb, determiner, pronoun

adjective, adverb, determiner, pronoun
/nekst/

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.

1

used for referring to the time, event, action, person, etc. that comes after this one or after another one

Example

He said he was leaving for Rome the next day.

Example

Who will be the next president?

Example

The next flight to Newark isn't until 1:30.

Example

I'll call you the next time I'm in town.

Example

Who's next in line?

Example

I'll be busy this week and next.

Example

When I next spoke with him, he told me he had gotten married.

Example

I knew exactly what was going to happen next.

Example

First, peel the fruit. Next, prepare a chocolate sauce.

Example

Over the next few weeks I tried to re-organize the office.

Example

I'll see you next Friday.

Example

Local elections take place next May.

2

used for referring to the place that is closest to where you are

Example

I could hear the sound of laughter in the next room.

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2.1

used for referring to the first place that you come to when you continue moving

Example

This is Wilshire, the next big street is Santa Monica, and after that is Sunset.

Example

Get out at the next station.

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Definition next in American English