This is the 2116th most frequent Russian word.
следующий
"Следующий" means "next" or "following."
In this sentence, 'следующий' means 'next' in a sequential context, referring to the bus that comes after the current or previous one.
Следующий автобус приедет через пять минут.
The next bus will arrive in five minutes.
Here, 'следующий' is used to indicate the next item in a predefined order, which is the page immediately after the one currently being read.
Перейдите на следующую страницу в книге.
Turn to the next page in the book.
In this context, 'следующий' denotes the next occurrence of a location or event, specifically the upcoming intersection on the route.