1. Adjective form
Nearest in place; having no similar object intervening.
2. Adjective form
Nearest in time; as, the next day or hour.
3. Adjective form
Adjoining in a series; immediately preceding or following in order.
4. Adjective form
Nearest in degree, quality, rank, right, or relation; as, the next heir was an infant.
5. Adverb
In the time, place, or order nearest or immediately suceeding; as, this man follows next.
6. Adjective
(of elected officers) elected but not yet serving; "our next president"
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