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Next time vs another time

Both 'next time' and 'another time' are correct and commonly used phrases in English. They are interchangeable in many contexts, but 'next time' specifically refers to the following occasion, while 'another time' is more general and can refer to any future occasion.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 2313 views

Next time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

It refers to the following occasion or opportunity that will happen in the future.

Examples:

  • I'll do better next time.
  • Let's meet again next time.
  • Next time, lead with that.
  • Next time, I'll let him kill your family.
  • Next time you need to find richer cougars.
  • Next time it would have been jail.
  • Next time, just get what you're supposed to get.
  • Next time, try wax paper.
  • Next time, there will be eight.
  • Next time we're meeting at Per Se.
  • Next time you plan on leaving me here alone...
  • Next time I'll read the bylaws more carefully.
  • Next time we go camping, you drive the van.
  • Next time, get a plastic bag.
  • Next time ask the Baron to defend you.
  • Next time, write me out a speech.
  • Next time make your own date.
  • Next time, think before unzipping.
  • Next time words, not fists.
  • Next time, take your car.
  • Next time stick to the cards.
  • Next time buy something that works.

Alternatives:

  • in the future
  • on the next occasion
  • the next opportunity
  • next time around
  • next time we meet

another time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

It refers to any future occasion or opportunity, not necessarily the immediate following one.

Examples:

  • I'm busy now, but we can talk another time.
  • Let's try this again another time.

Alternatives:

  • at a later time
  • some other time
  • at a different time
  • later on
  • on another occasion

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