Definitions for NEXT

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NEXT next

Spelling: [nekst]

IPA: /nɛkst/

Next is a 4 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 21 anagrams from letters in NEXT (entx).

Definitions for NEXT

Idioms

1. get next to (someone), Informal. to get into the favor or good graces of; become a good friend of.
2. next door to, in an adjacent house, apartment, office, etc.; neighboring. in a position of proximity; near to:
3. next to, adjacent to: almost; nearly: aside from:

adverb

1. in the place, time, importance, etc., nearest or immediately following:
2. on the first occasion to follow:

adjective

1. immediately following in time, order, importance, etc.:
2. nearest or adjacent in place or position:
3. nearest in relationship or kinship.

preposition

1. adjacent to; nearest:

Origin of NEXT

before 900; Middle English next(e), Old English nēxt, nēhst, niehst, superlative of nēah nigh (see -est¹); cognate with Icelandic n

Examples for NEXT

The next phase of the trial consists of vaccinating Ebola workers on the front lines.

It was still daylight, and the door of the next dwelling was open.

Aspasia was next called to answer the charges brought against her.

In fact, according to F-35 program sources, the next software upgrades are not yet fully defined nor are they fully funded.

He is expected to spend the next few days closeted with lawyers and advisers at his home, Royal Lodge, in Windsor Great Park.

In the next breath, however, he is decrying the press misinterpretation of his Diana script.

But we are afraid and we wonder to ourselves who will be next.

I wouldn't be surprised if the next Consolidated dividend was reduced.

And I can't have any one with troubles on this Cunarder—not for the next thirty days.

As she spoke, Milza, who was occupied in the next apartment, sneezed aloud.