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/nɛkst/

[/nɛkst/]

immediately following

Beginneradjective

Definition

Coming immediately after the present one in time or order.

Example

We will discuss the budget at our next meeting on Friday.

We will discuss the budget at our next meeting on Friday.

Etymology

From Old English "neahst," nearest, a superlative of "near."

How & Where It’s Used

Refers to the following item or the coming time period.

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