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