next gen
The successor version
Next gen is short for next generation, referring to whatever comes after the current version of something—typically technology, gaming consoles, or products.
The phrase implies meaningful advancement rather than minor updates: I'm waiting for the next gen graphics cards before upgrading.
Often used attributively: next gen consoles, next gen features.
- futuristicSuggestive of times ahead
- cutting-edgeAt innovation's forefront
- advancedFar along in development
- innovationCreating something original
- upgradeRaise to higher standard
evolution · console · gaming · technology · breakthrough · ray tracing · sleek · immersive · sequel · reboot · new release · day one patch · launch · hype · sneak peek · limited edition · early adopter · graphics
- gamingvideo games, buff, games, PlayStation 4, gameplay
- innovationinnovation, invention, innovative, innovate, breakthrough
- Startupsstartup, founder, founders, startups, co-founder
- tech erasStone Age, Bronze Age, Iron Age, information age, digital age
next genlegacy
What's passed down
outgoing · predecessor · obsolete · retiring · superseded
next genobsolete
No longer in use
outdated · antiquated · dated · behind the times · old-fashioned
next, gen, generation, generational, generations, generate, generated, generates, generating