next · adj
the next thing I knew
C2 used to talk about part of a story that happens in a sudden and surprising way
Dictionary examples:
A bike came speeding around the corner, and the next thing I knew I was lying on the ground. (42.2)
the next best thing
C1 the thing that is best, if you cannot have or do the thing you really want
Dictionary examples:
Coaching baseball is the next best thing to playing. (27.1)
next (NEAR)
A2 The next place is the one nearest to the present one.
Dictionary examples:
My cat always sleeps in the next room to spy on me. (0.0)
The next house is haunted, but the ghosts are very friendly. (0.0)
My next-door neighbor is a superhero who can't fly. (0.0)
She only lives in the next village. (10.9)
Turn left at the next corner. (25.7)
next (AFTER)
A2 The next time, event, person, or thing is the one nearest to now or the one that follows the present one.
Dictionary examples:
The next person to laugh must tell a joke! (0.0)
The next bus better have wings, I'm so late! (0.0)
The next person to yawn must sing a song! (0.0)
We're going to be very busy for the next few months. (17.3)
What time's the next train? (20.5)
next week/year/Monday, etc.
A1 the week/year/Monday, etc. that follows the present one
Dictionary examples:
Next Monday, I'll eat 100 bananas! (0.0)
Next year, I'll learn to fly! (0.0)
Next Tuesday, I'll sleep for 24 hours! (0.0)
Are you doing anything next Wednesday? (8.3)
I'll call you next week. (8.4)
I'm planning to visit California next year. (13.3)