noun
definition
The one that follows after this one.
example
Next, please, don't hold up the queue!
adjective
definition
Nearest in place or position, having nothing similar intervening; adjoining.
definition
Nearest in order, succession, or rank; immediately following (or sometimes preceding) in order.
example
the next chapter; the next man I see; the next week; the Sunday next before Easter
definition
Following in a hypothetical sequence of some kind.
example
The man was driven by his love for money and his desire to become the next Bill Gates.
definition
Nearest in relationship. (See also next of kin.)
adverb
definition
In a time, place, rank or sequence closest or following.
example
It's the next best thing to ice cream.
definition
On the first subsequent occasion.
example
Financial panic, earthquakes, oil spills, riots. What comes next?
preposition
definition
On the side of; nearest or adjacent to; next to.