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.
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