Meaning 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.