Definition of "next"
- adjective
Following in a sequence.
Being closer to the present location than all other items.
Nearest following (of date, time, space or order).
Following in a hypothetical sequence of some kind.
- determiner
The one immediately following the current or most recent one.
Closest to seven days (one week) in advance.
- adverb
In a time, place or sequence closest or following.
On the first subsequent occasion,.
- preposition
On the side of; next to.
- noun
The one that follows after this one.
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