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/nɛkst/ adverb A2- In a time, place, rank or sequence closest or following. · They live in the next closest house.· It's the next best thing to ice cream.
- So as to follow in time or sequence something previously mentioned. · First we removed all the handles; next, we stripped off the old paint.
- On the first subsequent occasion. · Financial panic, earthquakes, oil spills, riots. What comes next?· When we next meet, you'll be married.
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So Dorothy went first, holding Toto in her arms, the Tin Woodman followed, and the Scarecrow came next.
Dorothy thought she would go next; so she took Toto in her arms and climbed on the Lion’s back, holding tightly to his mane with one hand.
The next moment it seemed as if she were flying through the air; and then, before she had time to think about it, she was safe on the other side.
Just as he spoke there came from the forest a terrible roar, and the next moment a great Lion bounded into the road.
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