NEXT Synonyms & Antonyms - 66 words

Definitions

[nekst] / nɛkst /

ADJECTIVE

coming immediately after in space, time, order

Synonyms

STRONGEST

later

WEAK

abutting adjacent adjoining after alongside attached back-to-back beside close closest coming consequent coterminous ensuing following hard by meeting nearest neighboring on the side proximate side-by-side subsequent succeeding touching

Antonyms

WEAK

earlier preceding previous

ADVERB

immediately after in time, space, order

Synonyms

STRONGEST

afterward later

WEAK

after afterwhile behind by and by closely coming up following latterly next off subsequently thereafter

Antonyms

WEAK

earlier preceding previous

Example Sentences

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Next, it is seeking a site for a “next-generation” shipyard it will call “Port Alpha” to build larger vessels and further scale production, according to a spokeswoman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

At the time, An's career had received a boost after her appearance on America's Next Top Model in 2009, and she attended a casting call for the music video the following year.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Next we’ll ask: “Will hosting the World Cup change the role of soccer in American sports culture? Why or why not?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

What’s Next: Citi Research analyst Geoff Meacham says Lilly’s portfolio of GLP-1 medications isn’t built around singular blockbusters.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Next to my ankle the rock comes to a stop.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse

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