next — coming immediately after the present one in order, time, or space
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: coming immediately after the present one in order, time, or space
Pronunciation (IPA): /nekst/
Example Sentences
- Next time, I'm ordering pizza instead of cooking.
- My cat thinks it's the next Einstein because it figured out how to open doors.
- The next bus arrives in 10 minutes.
next
ADJECTIVE[/nekst/]
coming immediately after the present one in order, time, or space
a gate agent calls forward a passenger who steps up to present their boarding pass. The passenger moves from the waiting line toward the boarding entrance. Behind them, another passenger takes a step forward to become the next person in line. The remaining passengers shift forward in sequence as each person moves ahead. the next person coming immediately after the present one in order
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'niehst', the superlative form of 'nigh' (meaning near or close). It originally meant 'nearest' or 'most near', referring to proximity in space or time.
Breakdown
nigh (near, close) + -est (superlative suffix indicating the greatest degree). The form 'niehst' evolved into the modern 'next' through phonetic simplification in Middle English.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Next time, I'm ordering pizza instead of cooking.”
“My cat thinks it's the next Einstein because it figured out how to open doors.”
“The next bus arrives in 10 minutes.”
“He's so impatient, he presses the elevator button like the next one will come faster.”
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