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