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pronunciation:
nekst
parts of speech:
adjective, adverb
phrases:
next door to
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: coming immediately after; following.
I'll see you next week.The first question on the test was easy, but the next one was hard.
synonyms:
following
antonyms:
last, past, previous
similar words:
immediate
definition 2: closest in position.
My best friend lives in the next house.
synonyms:
adjacent, neighboring
similar words:
adjoining, nearest
phrase: next door to
 
part of speech: adverb
definition 1: in the time, place, or position that is nearest or that follows immediately after.
He was confused and didn't know what to do next.Put the green chair here and the red chair next.
similar words:
close, near, nearby, then
definition 2: on the occasion that follows immediately after the present.
When next you come to visit, bring your children.
similar words:
later