next (EN)

adjective, determiner, adverb

adjective “next”

1. closest in place or position, directly beside
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   She moved into the next room to get some quiet.
2. immediately following in sequence or order
   After finishing this chapter, we'll start the next one.

determiner “next”

1. referring to the one immediately after the current or most recent
   I'll see you next Monday for lunch.

adverb “next”

1. (modifies a superlative) second
   She couldn't find her favorite ice cream flavor, so she settled for the next best option.
2. following in time or sequence after something mentioned
   We washed the car; next, we waxed it to make it shine.
3. in addition
   After finishing my homework and chores, I wondered, "What's next?"