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pronunciation:
nekst
parts of speech:
adjective, adverb, preposition
phrases:
next door to
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: coming immediately after; following.
The first question was pretty easy, but the next one was hard.We missed the train, so now we're waiting for the next one.
synonyms:
following, succeeding
antonyms:
last, past, previous
similar words:
ensuing, immediate, subsequent, upcoming
definition 2: closest in position; adjacent.
Those people live in the next apartment to mine.
synonyms:
adjacent, neighboring
similar words:
adjoining, contiguous, nearest, proximate
phrase: next door to
 
part of speech: adverb
definition 1: in the time, place, or position that is nearest or that follows immediately after.
You won't believe what happened next!Put the green chair here and the red chair next.Mix the flour and salt. Next, blend the dry mixture with the butter.
similar words:
close, near, nearby, subsequently, then
definition 2: on the occasion that follows immediately after the present one.
When next you come to visit, please bring the children.
similar words:
later
 
part of speech: preposition
definition: (archaic) adjacent to; alongside.
Her sister sat next her by the fire.
synonyms:
alongside, beside, by
similar words:
near