next Synonyms
Another word for next
• adjective (Context 1)
Coming immediately after the present one in time, order, or rank.
"The committee will review the budget proposals at the following scheduled meeting."
• adverb (Context 2)
On the first or soonest occasion after the present; immediately afterward.
"First, sift the flour and sugar together; then, fold in the beaten eggs."
• adjective (Context 3)
Nearest in space or position; immediately adjacent.
"We could hear the classical music playing softly in the adjacent room."
• adverb (Context 4)
In the closest degree, rank, or order after someone or something else.
"Tokyo is the largest metropolitan area in the country, with Yokohama ranking second in population."
• preposition (Context 5)
Adjacent to or directly beside (chiefly in fixed expressions such as 'next the skin' or 'next the wall').
"Merino wool is exceptionally soft and comfortable to wear next to the skin."
Opposites of next
The opposite of next shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: