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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Next and the next?

Hello. Could you please explain me when we say next and when the next (with definate article). Cannot find an answer anywhere...
  

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I don't think it's ever incorrect to use the article. I think it would be incorrect to omit it following a verb. I'll give next example to Jane.

— Avangi

  • I don't think it's ever incorrect to use the article.
  • I think it would be incorrect to omit it following a verb.
  • I'll give next example to Jane.
  • ) I'm going to have to take next train.
  • (incorrect) [The] Next time [this happens], I'm going to take the bus!
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I don't think it's ever incorrect to use the article.

I think it would be incorrect to omit it following a verb.

I'll give next example to Jane. (incorrect.)

I'm going to have to take next train. (incorrect)

[The] Next time [this happens], I'm going to take the bus!
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The search feature in the upper right-hand corner will give you a lot of threads if you type "the next" into it.

There are countless idioms in which the article isn't used. One of the most common is reference to a period of time right after the one we are currently in. For example, today is Monday 24 May. Talking that as a starting point, we say:

He'll come this
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AvangiI don't think it's ever incorrect to use the article.
Thanks for the correction, CB. I just drew a blank! [:^)] - A.
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