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NEXT

(adverb, adj.sat, noun, adj., prep.)
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There are 11 meanings of the word Next.

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Next - as an adverb

At the time or occasion immediately following

Example: "Next the doctor examined his back"

Next - as an adjective satellite

Immediately following in time or order

Example: "The following day"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
following16

Nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space

Example: "Had adjacent rooms"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
adjacent18side by side

(of elected officers) elected but not yet serving

Example: "Our next president"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
future9succeeding16

(of a day of the week) nearest (or nearest but one) after the present moment

Example: "Not this saturday, next saturday"

Next - as a noun

The one that follows after this one.

Example: "Next, please, don't hold up the queue!"

Next - as an adjective

Nearest in place or position, having nothing similar intervening; adjoining.

Nearest in order, succession, or rank; immediately following (or sometimes preceding) in order.

Example: "The next chapter; the next man i see; the next week; the sunday next before easter"

Following in a hypothetical sequence of some kind.

Example: "The man was driven by his love for money and his desire to become the next bill gates."

Nearest in relationship. (see also next of kin.)

Next - as a preposition

On the side of; nearest or adjacent to; next to.

Example Sentences

"I'm looking forward to the next episode of my favorite TV show."
"We will be visiting the next town on our itinerary tomorrow."
"Please turn to the next page in your textbook."
"He was the next person in line to buy concert tickets."
"The next train to arrive at the station is scheduled for 9:15."
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Word Game Points

Is NEXT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, next is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

NEXT has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is NEXT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, next is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
NEXT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is NEXT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, next is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
NEXT has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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