(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 suceeding; as, this man follows next.