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I will read the next page.
What does Next mean?
Next means coming right after.
Dictionary definition
Coming immediately after the present one in order, time, or place.
Example sentences
Next in a sentence
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The next bus arrives at noon.
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In a sequence, the next step should follow the plan in order.
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What does next mean?
Coming immediately after the present one in order, time, or place.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to next?
Following is close in meaning to next.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is closest to the opposite of next?
Previous contrasts with the meaning of next.
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WordNext.
Partadjective, adverb.
MeaningNext means coming right after.
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Synonyms
Words like Next
followingUse for something that comes after.
upcomingUse for something that will happen soon.
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Hint for students
Next means coming right after.
Common mix-up
Next is not the same as previous. Next means next means coming right after.
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Read this model sentence: The next bus arrives at noon. Clue words: bus, arrives, noon. Underline clue words that show why next fits instead of previous. Now write one new sentence that shows next without using the word next. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show next?
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