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Meaning of Next
The primary meaning of the word "Next" is to indicate something that comes after something else in a sequence or order.
Etymology of Next
The word "Next" originated from Old English "nēhsta" or "nīhsta", which is derived from "nēah" meaning "near" and the superlative suffix "-sta"
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to indicate proximity or sequence
Synonyms
following
subsequent
succeeding
upcoming
forthcoming
impending
approaching
nearing
coming
pending
imminent
looming
future
later
after
succeeding
ensuing
consecutive
sequential
proximate
adjacent
nearest
closest
immediately after
soon
later on
then
after that
subsequently
afterwards
Definitions
- Used to indicate the person or thing nearest to something in position or time
- Used to indicate the person or thing immediately following another in order or sequence
- Used to indicate the thing or time that is to come after the present one
Usage Examples
- The next train to London will depart from platform 3
- What's the next step in the process?
- The next meeting will be held on Friday