next: Meaning and Definition of

next

1. immediately following in time, order, importance, etc.: the next day; the next person in line.
2. nearest or adjacent in place or position: the next room.
3. nearest in relationship or kinship.
4. They are next door to poverty.
1. in an adjacent house, apartment, office, etc.; neighboring.
2. in a position of proximity; near to:They are next door to poverty.
5. He sat next to his sister.
1. adjacent to:He sat next to his sister.
2. almost; nearly:next to impossible.
3. aside from:Next to cake, ice cream is my favorite dessert.

1. in the place, time, importance, etc., nearest or immediately following: We're going to London next. This is my next oldest daughter.
2. on the first occasion to follow: when next we meet.
3. to get into the favor or good graces of; become a good friend of.

1. adjacent to; nearest: It's in the closet next the blackboard.