next Friday vs on next Friday

Both "next Friday" and "on next Friday" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Next Friday" is commonly used to refer to the upcoming Friday in a casual way, while "on next Friday" is more formal and emphasizes the specific day. The choice between them depends on the level of formality and emphasis required in the sentence.

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next Friday

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to the upcoming Friday in a casual way.

This phrase is used to indicate the Friday that follows the current day. It is commonly used in informal conversations and written communication.

Examples:

Let's meet for lunch next Friday.
I have a doctor's appointment next Friday.
Next Friday is a public holiday.
Next Friday, we are going to the beach.
She will arrive next Friday.

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Other than that, we got nothing until next Friday.
Okay, so it looks like every 1,000 years is next Friday.
Checks won't be in till next Friday.
Well, it's been adjourned till next Friday, which is just a formality.
You can collect her next Friday.
By next Friday, you'll have your money.
I have an important show next Friday.
You'll get your money by next Friday, quako.
We're playing at the singles ward social next Friday.
I'm here till next Friday.
And read chapter four in the yellow book for next Friday, please.
But your first real payday is next Friday.
The SS Alexis sails next Friday.
Lainey, next Friday we're hanging out.
I and I need to take a personal day next Friday.
We will meet again next Friday.
Let's make it for next Friday, after my appointment.
But he invited me to go see it with him next Friday.
The winners will compete in a school-wide competition next Friday.
The third episode will be available next Friday, June 4.

Alternatives:

this Friday
upcoming Friday
the following Friday
the Friday after next
the Friday coming up

on next Friday

This phrase is correct but more formal than just "next Friday." It emphasizes the specific day of the upcoming Friday.

This phrase is used in more formal contexts to specify the day of the upcoming Friday. It is often used in written communication or formal speech.

Examples:

The event will take place on next Friday.
We have a meeting scheduled on next Friday.
The report is due on next Friday.
The concert is happening on next Friday.
The package will be delivered on next Friday.

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Jun 8, 2014 ... My exam is on this Friday (13th) and Paul's on next Friday (20th) or as SydneyAustraliaESLTeacher (too big ;)) says - Friday next week or ...
Hi every one I want to ask you about the usage of preposition "on" . I hear some people write the phrase "on next Friday" I do not think the ...
Sep 24, 2018 ... Today is Monday, September 24, 2018. Suppose that my co-worker Jessica asks me, "Can we meet on next Friday to talk about our report?".
Jul 25, 2023 ... Now I realize "on next Friday" does sound a bit strange. What I meant to ask is, do you make appointments for a future date or on a future date?
Sep 13, 2023 ... Rumours & News - PIA Pakistan shutting down on next Friday..!!?? - It seems very bad acc this one here ...
May 18, 2019 ... In the case that today is Monday, which one is correct, "I can meet you on next Friday" or "I can meet you on this Friday"? You should say ...

Alternatives:

on the upcoming Friday
on the following Friday
on the Friday after next
on the Friday coming up
on the Friday that follows

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