Meaning of Next
In simple words: The one that comes after the current one.
Next in a sentence
- The next train arrives in five minutes.
- Please turn to the next page of the book.
- Who will be the next president of the club?
- I will call you on the next available date.
- Next week, we are going camping.
- This is the next step in the process.
How to use Next
Use 'next' when referring to something coming after in time or order. It’s suitable for both spoken and written English. Avoid using in formal contexts where more specific terms, like 'subsequent', may be preferred.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective/adverb
Memory hint
Think of 'next' as what's coming to you like a gift — there's always something on the way!
Related words
Collocations with Next
- next week
- next time
- next door
- next level
- next month
Synonyms for Next
- following
- subsequent
- ensuing
- succeeding
Common mistakes with Next
- Confused with 'last' when referring to order
- Using 'next' instead of 'after' in some contexts
- Omitting it in phrases like 'next time'
Next appears in
Next in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
التالي
الذي يأتي بعد الحالي.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পরবর্তী
বর্তমানটির পরে যেটি আসে।
- GermanDeutsch
Nächste(r/s)
Der, der nach dem aktuellen kommt.
- SpanishEspañol
Siguiente
El que viene después del actual.
- Persianفارسی
بعدی
همونی که بعد از این میاد.
- FrenchFrançais
Prochain
Celui qui vient après celui qui est en cours.
- Hindiहिन्दी
अगला
जो अभी चल रहा है, उसके बाद आने वाला।
- ItalianItaliano
Prossimo
Quello che viene dopo quello attuale.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Próximo
O que vem depois do atual.
- RussianРусский
Следующий
Тот, который идет после текущего.
- Urduاردو
اگلا, آئندہ
جو موجودہ کے بعد آتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
下一个
紧接着当前的那个。
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Frequently asked questions about Next
What does Next mean?
The one that comes after the current one.
What is the definition of Next?
coming straight after somebody/something in time, order or space
How do you use Next in a sentence?
The next train arrives in five minutes.
Can you give another example of Next?
Please turn to the next page of the book.
What are synonyms for Next?
Common alternatives include following, subsequent, ensuing, succeeding.
What is the opposite of Next?
Opposite meanings include previous, prior.
What words go with Next?
It commonly pairs with next week, next time, next door, next level, next month.
What are common mistakes when using Next?
Confused with 'last' when referring to order Using 'next' instead of 'after' in some contexts Omitting it in phrases like 'next time'
How do you pronounce Next?
US: /["/nekst/"]/, UK: /["/nekst/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Next?
Use 'next' when referring to something coming after in time or order. It’s suitable for both spoken and written English. Avoid using in formal contexts where more specific terms, like 'subsequent', may be preferred.
What CEFR level is Next?
"Next" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.





























