What does "next" mean?

1. (following in order) the one that comes immediately after this one in a list or sequence. 2. (future time) used to talk about the first time or event that happens after now. 3. (nearest in space) the one that is closest to you or right beside something else. 4. (afterwards) happening immediately after the current action or event. 5. (the following thing) the person or thing that is coming after the current one. 6. (closest relative) your closest living relative, like a parent, child, or spouse.

Is it correct to say "I will see you in next Monday."?

No — say "I will see you next Monday.". Do not use 'in' or 'on' before 'next' when it is used with time words like Monday, week, or month.

next | EnglishReference

adj. · det. · adv. · n.

US //ˈnɛks// UK //nˈɛkst// next

1 following in order (adj.)
A1 Beginner

the one that comes immediately after this one in a list or sequence.

immediately following in a sequence, rank, or order.

Example

The next person in line can come to the desk now.

Example

The next candidate for the position demonstrated a much more sophisticated understanding of the regional market than the previous three.
2 future time (det.)
A1 Beginner

used to talk about the first time or event that happens after now.

denoting the first occurrence of a time period or event following the present moment.

Example

We are planning to go on holiday next month.

Example

Next year's fiscal projections suggest a significant increase in overhead costs due to the rising price of raw materials.
- upcoming
- forthcoming
- past
- last
Pitfall

I will see you in next Monday.

I will see you next Monday.

Do not use 'in' or 'on' before 'next' when it is used with time words like Monday, week, or month.

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3 nearest in space (adj.)
A2 Elementary

the one that is closest to you or right beside something else.

nearest in place or position; physically adjoining or adjacent.

Example

The next house on the street has a beautiful garden.

Example

The next available parking space was nearly half a mile away from the stadium entrance.
- distant
- far
4 afterwards (adv.)
A2 Elementary

happening immediately after the current action or event.

at a time or in a sequence immediately following the current one.

Example

What should we do next after we finish our lunch?

Example

The report details what happened first during the crisis and what the emergency services did next to contain the situation.
- afterwards
- subsequently
- before
- previously
5 the following thing (n.)
B1 Intermediate

the person or thing that is coming after the current one.

the person or thing that follows immediately after the present one.

Example

I have finished this book, so I need to find the next in the series.

Example

While the current model is popular, the industry is already looking toward the next to see if it can maintain the same level of innovation.
- successor
- predecessor
6 closest relative (adj.)
C1 Advanced Formal Technical Law

your closest living relative, like a parent, child, or spouse.

nearest in relationship or kinship; most commonly used in the legal phrase 'next of kin'.

Example

The hospital asked for the name of her next of kin.

Example

In the absence of a written will, the estate is typically distributed to the deceased's next of kin according to local inheritance laws.
- closest

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