1. (superl.) Nearest in place; having no similar object intervening.

2. (superl.) Nearest in time; as, the next day or hour.

3. (superl.) Adjoining in a series; immediately preceding or following in order.

4. (superl.) Nearest in degree, quality, rank, right, or relation; as, the next heir was an infant.

5. (adv.) In the time, place, or order nearest or immediately succeeding; as, this man follows next.