nekst adj., adv., n., &
prep. --adj. 1 (often foll. by to)
being or positioned or
living nearest (in
the next
house; the
chair next to the fire). 2 the nearest in
order of
time; the
first or soonest encountered or considered (next
Friday;
ask the next
person you see). --adv. 1 (often foll. by to) in the nearest
place or
degree (put it next to mine;
came next to last). 2 on the first or soonest
occasion (when we next meet). --n. the next person or
thing. --prep. colloq. next
to. ønext-best the next in order of
preference. next
door see DOOR. next of
kin the closest living
relative or relatives. next to
almost (next to
nothing left). the next
world see WORLD. [OE nehsta superl. (as NIGH)]