(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.