Nearest in relationship. (See also next of kin.)
Nearest in order, succession, or rank; immediately following (or sometimes preceding) in order.
Nearest in place or position, having nothing similar intervening; adjoining.
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.
The one that follows after this one.
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.
Not remote in degree, kindred, circumstances, etc.; closely allied; intimate.
to draw nigh (to); to approach; to come near
near; close to
Almost, nearly.