NEXT Synonyms & Antonyms - 66 words

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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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The earnings yield for the S&P 500—based on projected earnings over the next year—has dropped in recent weeks as share prices jump and Wall Street revs up a weekslong stock-buying spree.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Sir Jeffrey, 63, resigned as DUP leader the next day and did not contest his Lagan Valley seat at the general election four months later.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

You got to let those moments help you grow and get you ready for the next time they come — because they’re coming again.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

“So that’s really the journey for the last 20 years and hopefully for the next 20 years.”

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

Now that I’ve shaved a tenth of a second off my time, I’m working on the next tenth.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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