NEXT Synonyms & Antonyms - 66 words

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[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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Independents sit next to big-name chains, and business is brisk.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The central bank's 25 basis point hike this week followed a 50-point lift last month, and another increase is expected at its policy meeting next week.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Taking historical precedents for the build-out of new technologies into account, like the development of railroads or the automobile industry, the Goldman team thinks a more realistic figure for next year is $1.1 trillion.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Central banks in Australia and Norway raised rates in May, while the Bank of Japan is expected to next week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"The next time my master and I go away, I'll come back governor of an island. You'll be rich."

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios

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