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Ansonguy Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

In six months vs in the next six months

(1) I will get a job in six months.

(2) I will get a job in the next six months.

My non-native English speaking friends think both sentences have different meanings, but they do not know how to explain the difference. Could you please explain it? Thanks..

  

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ansonguy (1) I will get a job in six months. After six months has passed, I will get a job, but not before then. ansonguy (2) I will get a job in the next six months.

— CalifJim

  • ansonguy (1) I will get a job in six months.
  • After six months has passed, I will get a job, but not before then.
  • ansonguy (2) I will get a job in the next six months.
  • At some time during the next six months, and I don't know exactly when that will be, I will get a job.
  • CJ
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ansonguy(1) I will get a job in six months.

After six months has passed, I will get a job, but not before then.

ansonguy(2) I will get a job in the next six months.

At some time during the next six months, and I don't know exactly when that will be, I will get a job.

CJ

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