Within the area of the sea known as the offing; at a considerable distance from land, but visible from shore, often in reference to an approaching ship.
Soon to come; likely to happen; in the foreseeable future; projected to occur; on the horizon; in the wind.
At a distance, but visible.
In a time, place, rank or sequence closest or following.
On the first subsequent occasion.
So as to follow in time or sequence something previously mentioned.
Nearest in order, succession, or rank; immediately following (or sometimes preceding) in order.
Nearest in place or position, having nothing similar intervening; adjoining.
Nearest in relationship. (See also next of kin.)
The one that follows after this one.
Closest in the future, or closest but one if the closest is very soon; of days, sometimes thought to specifically refer to the instance closest to seven days (one week) in the future.
Denotes the one immediately following the current or most recent one.