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The definition of next is just before or after.

(adjective)

An example of next used as an adjective is in the phrase "next week," which means the week following this one.

Next is defined as in the space immediately before or after.

(adverb)

An example of next used as an adverb is the phrase "when we next meet," which means the time that we meet again after this one.

Next means the one immediately following.

(noun)

An example of next used as a noun is in the sentence, "He's the next in line," which means that he is following in line.

See next in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

just before or after in time, space, degree, or rank; nearest; immediately preceding or following

Origin: ME nexte < OE neahst, niehst, superl. of neah, nigh

adverb

in the time, place, degree, or rank nearest, or immediately preceding or following
on the first subsequent occasion: when next we meet

Archaic beside; nearest to: sit next the tree

noun

the one immediately following
Informal one's turn to be next, as in being served

See next in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Nearest in space or position; adjacent: the next room.
Immediately following, as in time, order, or sequence: next week; the next item on the list.

adverb

In the time, order, or place nearest or immediately following: reading this book next; our next oldest child.
On the first subsequent occasion: when next I write.

noun

The next person or thing: The next will be better.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English nexte

Origin: , from Old English nīehsta, nēhst

Origin: , superlative of nēah, near

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