next

next [nekst]

adj.

[ME nexte < OE neahst, niehst, superl. of neah, NIGH]

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

adv.

1. in the time, place, degree, or rank nearest, or immediately preceding or following

2. on the first subsequent occasion [when next we meet]

prep.

Archaic beside; nearest to [sit next the tree]

n.

1. the one immediately following

2. Informal one's turn to be next, as in being served

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☆ get next to

Slang to ingratiate oneself with; become friendly or intimate with

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next door to or next door

1. in, at, or to the next house, building, etc. (adjacent to)

2. almost; nearly

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next to

1. beside; adjacent to

2. Informal following in order of preference [next to eating, he likes jogging best]