1. adjective /nɛkst/
a) Following in a sequence.
The next week is full.
b) Being closer to the present location than all other items.
2. adverb /nɛkst/
a) In a time, place or sequence closest or following.
They live in the next closest house.
b) On the first subsequent occasion,
Its the next best thing to ice cream.
3. preposition /nɛkst/
On the side of; next to
4. noun /nɛkst/
a) The one that follows after this one.
Next, please, dont hold up the queue!
Syn: qelen
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