next
gb/nˈɛkst/ us/nˈɛkst/
A1
Engelska
~ 300
Betydelser
0 betydelser
adjective
A1
property
1
Immediately following in sequence
Happening or coming right after something else.
Användningsmönster:
the next [noun]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'next' with 'near' because they can sound similar, but 'next' means immediately after, not close by.
Synonymer
following (Slightly more formal; often used in instructions or written descriptions.)
Antonymer
previous (Refers to something before in time or order, opposite of 'next'.)
Ordkombinationer
next day
|next week
|next step
|next time
|next chapter
Teman
daily life
|time
|sequence
|core_vocabulary
Exempel
- The next bus will arrive in ten minutes.
- She turned the page to read the next chapter.
- We’ll discuss that in the next meeting.
- I’ll see you next Friday.
- The next item on the list is bread.
Exempel för inlärare
- The next class starts at 10.
- I will call you next week.
- Please turn to the next page.
- We will eat lunch next.
- He is next in line.
adverb
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relation
2
Immediately afterward
Happening right after something else.
Synonymer
afterward (Focuses more on time sequence; less about position.)
Antonymer
beforehand (Means earlier in time, opposite of 'next' as an adverb.)
Ordkombinationer
what happens next
|who's next
|next up
Teman
time
|sequence
|core_vocabulary
Exempel
- What happened next surprised everyone.
- Who's next to speak?
- Next, we will paint the walls.
- Next, mix all the ingredients together.
- Please tell me what to do next.
Exempel för inlärare
- What will happen next?
- Who is next?
- Next, we eat dinner.
- Next, I will read a book.
- What comes next in the story?
Substantiv
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entity
3
Person or thing after another
The person or thing that is right after another one.
Användningsmönster:
the next [to do something]
Synonymer
successor (More formal; often used for jobs or positions.)
Antonymer
predecessor (Refers to someone who came before in a role or sequence.)
Ordkombinationer
be next
|who's next
Teman
daily life
|order
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exempel
- You're next in line for the checkout.
- Who's next for a haircut?
- The next to perform is Sarah.
- I think I'm next to speak.
- They called the next on the list.
Exempel för inlärare
- You are next.
- Who is next?
- I am next to play.
- She is next for a turn.
- He is next on the list.
Grammatik
Uttryck
next thing you know
1/nˈɛkst θˈɪŋ jˈu nˈoʊ/
idiom
informal
Sudden unexpected change happens quickly after something else
Used to say something happened suddenly and surprisingly after another thing.
Exempel
- I was walking down the street, and the next thing you know, it started pouring rain.
- We were just talking, and the next thing you know, we were arguing.
next to
1/nˈɛkst tə/
fixed phrase
Immediately beside something/someone
Very close to or beside something or someone.
Exempel
- She sat next to me at dinner.
- The school is next to the park.
up next
1/ˈʌp nˈɛkst/
fixed phrase
Immediate upcoming item/person
The person or thing that will happen right after now.
Exempel
- Up next is our guest speaker.
- You're up next for the game.
what's next
1/wˈʌts nˈɛkst/
fixed phrase
Question about following step/event
Used to ask what will happen after this.
Exempel
- We've finished painting. What's next?
- What's next on our schedule?