See you again next time vs see you again

Both are correct and commonly used in English. 'Next time' in the first phrase adds a specific time reference, implying that the speaker will see the listener again at a particular future occasion. On the other hand, 'see you again' is a more general and commonly used phrase to express the idea of meeting someone in the future without specifying a particular time.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It adds a specific time reference for the next meeting.

"See you again next time"

This phrase is used to express the intention of meeting someone again at a specific future occasion. It implies a definite plan for the next encounter.

Examples:

It was great catching up with you. See you again next time!
I had a wonderful time. See you again next time we're in town.
Thanks for the lovely evening. See you again next time.
I'll be sure to visit again. See you again next time!
Looking forward to our next meeting. See you again next time.

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Song Lyrics. See you later, alligator. After a while, crocodile. Bye bye, butterfly. See you again next time.
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Alternatives:

see you later
see you soon
see you next time
until next time
until we meet again

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is a general way to express the idea of meeting someone in the future without specifying a particular time.

"see you again"

This phrase is a common way to say goodbye with the intention of meeting the person again in the future. It is a friendly and informal way to express the desire for a future encounter.

Examples:

It was nice seeing you. See you again!
Take care. See you again soon.
Goodbye for now. See you again sometime.
I'll miss you. See you again next week.
Until next time. See you again.

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Aug 27, 2023 ... Hot take: Jake Lloyd's “Will I ever see you again?” is the single greatest, most emotionally honest individual line reading of any actor from ...

Alternatives:

see you later
see you soon
see you next time
until next time
until we meet again

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