superl nearest in time; as, the next day or hour.
2. next ·superl nearest in place; having no similar object intervening.
3. next ·superl adjoining in a series; immediately preceding or following in order.
4. next ·adv in the time, place, or order nearest or immediately suceeding; as, this man follows next.
5. next ·superl nearest in degree, quality, rank, right, or relation; as, the next heir was an infant.