next vs the next

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.

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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.

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I guess lily's targeted her next billionaire.
For the after parade party next Saturday.
Metapod, Caterpie's next stage.
The next day, Tobias looked for work.
My death could make you the next slayer.
But answering that question is our next move.
Choose your next employer more carefully.
The next movement is called Montage.
Experiments suggest that lightning could be the next GPS.
The next partner meeting is Friday.
Just contemplating the next hundred years.
Hercules makes him their next meal.
My next condolence call is arriving.
They anticipate their needs for the next quarter.
Which makes my next move pretty...
Our next stop is the nearest cluster.
Adult swim, next five minutes.
In related tech news, the next generation...
I think their next target is Hansen.
Service stairs should be around the next corridor.

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.

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Jumps to the next unread thread, and to the next unread thread in the next newsgroup if necessary.
Recruited by Global Dynamics the next year.
At least until the next something happens.
My team found the next clock.
Service stairs should be around the next corridor.
Unless the next of kin specifies otherwise.
Here comes the next vulture of bancruptcy.
In related tech news, the next generation...
Requesting personnel with the next ration of provisions.
So the next change will be eternal.
Until the next group wants to leave.
So Gerhart tried the next hundred numbers.
Pre-payment for the next six months.
Even as high as the next Supreme.
Reporting she maybe killed someone the next.
Now ons to the next junker.
They set the next auction for tomorrow.
Spend the next hour raising your paddle.
Book the next flight there, please.
Hold on sweetie, open the next gift.

Alternatives:

the following
the subsequent
the coming

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