next
Translation
next, following, adjacent
Examples
See you next week.
See you next week.
The next train is at 10 AM.
The next train is at 10 AM.
My house is next to the park.
My house is next to the park.
Who is next in line?
Who is next in the queue?
Grammar Patterns
((next)) + ((noun)) indicating the one immediately following in time See you next week.
((the next)) + ((noun)) indicating the one immediately following in order The next train is at 10 AM.
((next to)) + ((sth.)) beside something My house is next to the park.
Similar Words
Synonyms: following, subsequent; Antonyms: previous, last
Etymology
From Old English 'nīehst', the superlative of 'nēah' (nigh, near), meaning 'nearest'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'next' as what is 'nearest' in time or space.