adj
next
nehkst
adj
1
Coming immediately after the current one, in place, time, or order.
"Turn left at the next intersection."
"See you next week."
det
1
The one immediately following the present or most recent one.
"Take the next available seat."
adv
1
Immediately afterward, in sequence.
"First we'll eat, and next we'll head to the cinema."
prep
1
Nearest to or adjacent to.
"She sat next to her best friend."
How to Use Next
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWhatever comes immediately after the current one, whether in time, order, or position.
Common pairings
next time
next to
the next day
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Etymology
From Old English nīehsta, the superlative of nēah ("nigh, near") — so "next" originally meant literally "nearest."