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 to the screens of combat videos in Madyar's bunker is artwork from renowned Ukrainian painters, including a still life of flowers by Maria Prymachenko.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

What’s Next: Anthropic added that it has launched Fable 5 with safeguards to ensure it can handle cybersecurity risks.

From Barron's • 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

Next season is crucial for West Ham in their attempt to return to the Premier League at the first opportunity, given the huge hit in revenue of being outside the top flight.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Next door at the Mayer place I got a friendlier welcome.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney

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