Definition of next

next Adjective Following in a sequence.
next Adjective Being closer to the present location than all other items.
next Adjective Nearest following (of date, time, space or order).
next Determiner The one immediately following the current or most recent one
next Determiner Closest to seven days (one week) in advance.
next Adverb In a time, place or sequence closest or following.
next Adverb On the first subsequent occasion,
next Preposition On the side of; next to
next Noun The one that follows after this one.