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"next" or "the next"?

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This is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'next' when referring to something that is coming immediately after the current one. It indicates the following item in a sequence.

Examples:

  • I will see you next week.
  • The next train is at 3 p.m.

Alternatives:

  • upcoming
  • following
  • subsequent
  • coming

the next

This is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'the next' when referring to a specific next item in a sequence. It is used to indicate a particular following item.

Examples:

  • Please read the next chapter.
  • I will take the next flight out.

Alternatives:

  • the following
  • the subsequent
  • the coming
Both 'next' and 'the next' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Next' is used when referring to something that is coming immediately after the current one, while 'the next' is used when referring to a specific next item in a sequence.

Last Updated: March 26, 2024

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