ETYM as. nęhst, niéhst, nyhst, superl. of neáh nigh. Related to Nigh.
1. Nearest in place.
2. Nearest in time.
3. Adjoining in a series; immediately preceding or following in order.
4. Nearest in degree, quality, rank, right, or relation.

1. In the time, place, or order nearest or immediately succeeding
2. On the first occasion to come
3. At the time or occasion immediately following

A computer designed and produced by NeXT Computer, Inc. (later NeXT Software, Inc.), a computer manufacturer and software developer founded in 1985 by Steven Jobs. NeXT was purchased by Apple Computer in 1997.

One that is next

Nearest or adjacent to