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the next year vs next year

Both 'the next year' and 'next year' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'The next year' is used when referring to a specific upcoming year, while 'next year' is used more generally to refer to the year following the current one.

Last updated: March 11, 2024 • 5111 views

the next year

This phrase is correct when referring to a specific upcoming year.

Use 'the next year' when you want to specify a particular year that is coming up.

Examples:

I plan to travel to Europe the next year.
The company expects to launch a new product the next year.

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Nov 26, 2012 ... I would like to start planning for the next year. Or, is it more proper to leave it out as in the first sentence? What is the reasoning behind the ...
Nov 17, 2014 ... Why Yahoo Can Reach $80 Per Share In The Next Year. Comment Now. Follow Comments Following Comments Unfollow Comments.
Their overall winning percentage improved by 38 points in the next season, meaning that their record the next year came pretty close to their expected record in ...
Feb 10, 2015 ... The Dillsburg Borough Council Tuesday night voted to renew a contract for the next year with Penn Waste, of Manchester, that will keep rates at ...

Alternatives:

the following year
the upcoming year
the year ahead
the coming year
the subsequent year

next year

This phrase is correct when referring to the year following the current one in a general sense.

Use 'next year' when talking about the year that comes after the current one without specifying a particular year.

Examples:

I will start my new job next year.
Next year, we plan to renovate our house.

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Guy I recommended for training officer next year.
And next year, toilet paper.
H. Coulter Lecture next year.
We shall be back with suggestions next year.
There are presidential elections next year.
That situation will change next year.
Indian practice over till next year.
We can enroll Mateo next year using their address.
And that next year I'll have a son.
In the next year, we shall examine the human heart.
I'll be out next year.
I can imagine that next year, with some groundwork...
Look, you could lobby the committee for the next year.
And next year, she will come back.
We think we're going to save more next year.
I have a thing next year.
So until next year... thank you, everyone.
Our financial planning and expense budgets for next year...
I'll be taking next year.
Recruited by Global Dynamics the next year.

Alternatives:

in the coming year
in the year ahead
in the subsequent year
in the following year
in the upcoming year

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