Definition of next

• superl. - Nearest in place; having no similar object intervening.
• superl. - Nearest in time; as, the next day or hour.
• superl. - Adjoining in a series; immediately preceding or following in order.
• superl. - Nearest in degree, quality, rank, right, or relation; as, the next heir was an infant.
• adv. - In the time, place, or order nearest or immediately suceeding; as, this man follows next.