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coming immediately after a person or thing in time, place, or rank
Examples
I 'm excited about the next episode of my favorite TV show.
The next song on the playlist is her favorite.
02
located closest in space or position, often without any intervening space
Examples
The bathroom is in the next room down the hall.
She sat in the next seat, right beside me.
03
used to refer to the day of the week that follows the present day or is closest in time
Examples
We have a meeting next Monday, not this one.
I ’ll see you next Friday, not this Friday.
04
comparing someone or something with any other person or thing in general
Examples
He enjoys a good meal as much as the next man.
She works as hard as the next person to achieve her goals.
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used to refer to the one following immediately in order or sequence
Examples
It's the next building on the left.
The team plans to launch the new product next month.
next
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used to refer to the person or thing that follows immediately after another in a sequence of time or order
Examples
We 'll address that issue the week after next.
After this customer, the next is waiting in line.
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used to refer to the one immediately beside or very close to someone or something in position or order
Old useExamples
She sat next her best friend during the movie.
The little boy walked quietly next his mother through the park.
