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next

noun B1 Neutral

Meaning

The word "next" refers to something that comes immediately after something else in time or order.
💡 A common mistake is to use "next" with a specific day, like "next Monday" means the Monday after the current one, not the one in the current week.

Example Sentences

I will call you the next time I am free .
The next bus is not coming soon .
What is the date of the next meeting ?

Word in Context

I went to the bakery to buy bread for breakfast . There were two people in front of me , so I read my book while I waited . When the cashier finished , she looked at me and said I was next , so I stepped forward . I paid for the bread , thanked her , and walked home feeling happy .

Common Phrases

next week next month next time

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