next step on vs next step for

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Next step on' is used when referring to a specific action or task that follows another one, while 'next step for' is used when talking about the next action or phase in a process or plan. They are not interchangeable.

Last updated: March 29, 2024

next step on

This phrase is correct when referring to a specific action or task that follows another one.

This phrase is used to indicate the action that comes immediately after a previous one. It is often used in a sequential or procedural context.

Examples:

The next step on our journey is to cross the river.
The next step on the recipe is to add the spices.
What is the next step on the agenda?
After completing this task, the next step on the list is to call the client.
The next step on the project timeline is to finalize the budget.

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The next step on this road will be the adoption of the Constitutional Treaty.
No, there's a void, an emptiness that can only be filled by taking the next step on your journey.
I am convinced that the next step on the road to the realisation of the European Union must be political union. I look forward to working on this task in future.
Or your souls taking the next step on their journey to eternal life.
The revision of the EU forestry strategy should be completed during 2012 and the Commission will then assess next steps on this issue.
Nonetheless, given your concerns and taking account of the Council's position, I wish to inform you that the Commission will examine its next steps on this proposal very carefully, including of course the possibility of withdrawing it.
To proceed to the next step click on Next.
Which means the face of your plan's crucial next step is on the hook to Pezuela.
rapporteur. - Mr President, I am coming back to you with some concrete next steps on the report on the role of culture in the EU's external actions that we talked about this morning.
Concluding the Stabilisation and Association Agreement (SAA) and implementing it are the next important steps on this road.
Next, step on this, and hoist yourself up.
The next step will depend on the decision reached by the Standing Veterinary Committee.
He called on the Council to take the next step by agreeing on a constitution as soon as possible.
Next time you step on a kindergarten teacher's neck... you better finish the job.
Okay. Instead of pointing fingers, let's focus on next steps.
Every man has the right to be heard and Kersal Moor is the next big step on the road to universal suffrage.
Next time you step on a kindergarten teacher's neck, you better finish the job.
Next time you step on him, don't take your foot off.
The next step to gettin'Raynard back on his feet was getting him cleaned up.
As a possible next step, easing restrictions on freedom of movement, including to Jordan and Egypt, would greatly help to revive economic activity.

Alternatives:

next action on
following step on
subsequent step on
successive step on
next task on

next step for

This phrase is correct when talking about the next action or phase in a process or plan.

This phrase is used to indicate the next action or phase in a process, plan, or development. It is often used to discuss future steps or stages.