Definition of next

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • next is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
  • next is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
  • next is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of next


  • immediately following in time or order (adjective)

    Examples

    1. next in line
    2. the next president
    3. the next item on the list

    Synonyms

    1. following
  • (of elected officers) elected but not yet serving (adjective)

    Examples

    1. our next president

    Synonyms

    1. future
    2. succeeding
  • nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space (adjective)

    Examples

    1. in the next room
    2. the person sitting next to me

    Synonyms

    1. adjacent
    2. side by side
  • (of a day of the week) nearest (or nearest but one) after the present moment (adjective)

    Examples

    1. not this Saturday, next Saturday
    2. on Tuesday next

See definition of next in Merriam Webster