Spell Bee Word: next

Basic Details

Word: Next

Part of Speech: Adjective / Adverb / Noun

Meaning: Immediately following in time, order, or position.

Synonyms: Following, subsequent, upcoming

Antonyms: Previous, past, prior

Idioms and Phrases

1. Next to nothing: Almost nothing. Example: "He bought the book for next to nothing at the sale."
2. Next in line: The person or thing that comes immediately after the current one. Example: "She is next in line for promotion."

Usage Examples

Example 1: I will call you back next week to discuss the project.

Example 2: Please sit in the next available seat.

Example 3: The next chapter of the book is even more interesting.

Fun Fact

The word "next" comes from the Old English word "nēhst," meaning "nearest" or "following." It has been used for centuries to indicate sequence or order.

Famous Quote

"The best way to predict the future is to create it-so let's focus on what comes next." - Peter Drucker

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "next" mean?

a) Before something
b) Immediately following in time or order
c) A type of object
d) A faraway place

Answer: b) Immediately following in time or order

2. Which of these is a synonym of "next"?

a) Previous
b) Upcoming
c) Past
d) Prior

Answer: b) Upcoming

3. Which is an antonym of "next"?

a) Prior
b) Subsequent
c) Following
d) Upcoming

Answer: a) Prior

4. Which sentence uses "next" correctly?

a) She will visit her grandmother next Sunday.
b) He nexts to school every day.
c) The next is playing outside.
d) They went nexting yesterday.

Answer: a) She will visit her grandmother next Sunday.

5. What does the idiom "next to nothing" mean?

a) Very expensive
b) Almost nothing
c) Everything
d) A nearby place

Answer: b) Almost nothing