Next
4 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Coming immediately after in time, order, or position.
“The next train arrives in ten minutes.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/nɛkst/
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Contains X, which is uncommon but memorable.
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Scrabble
Worth 11 points due to the X (8 points).
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