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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What companies could be dropped next from the index following the news Friday that Campbell’s, the soup and snacks company, and Pool would leave the S&P 500.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

According to the team's projections, the population could increase by another 17% to 25% over the next 25 years if no action is taken.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Tom Nicholson Jr will return to court to be sentenced next month.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The man is believed to be their father, and his identity is being withheld until his next of kin is notified, according to the captain.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

She walks over to the sink next to me and washes her hands.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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