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Moguwai007 Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

next vs following

In the following context, could you please tell me if "next"is interchangeable with "following". Is there any difference in nuance? 1)Bicycle rental is available between 3 pm and 1 pm on the next day. 2)Bicycle rental is available between 3 pm and 1 pm on the following day.
  

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Yes, but 'following' sounds more mellifluous here to me. Something earlier in the context has to specify a day that is a reference point for 'next/following'. Clive

— Clive

  • Yes, but 'following' sounds more mellifluous here to me.
  • Something earlier in the context has to specify a day that is a reference point for 'next/following'.
  • Clive
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Yes, but 'following' sounds more mellifluous here to me.

Something earlier in the context has to specify a day that is a reference point for 'next/following'.

Clive
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Can you take 3 pm as a reference point for 'next/following' ?
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You need to show what day 'the following day' follows.

Can you show me a sentence?

Clive
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moguwai007between 3 pm and 1 pm
This juxtaposition makes the announcement confusing.

Bicycle rental period is from 3 pm to the following day at 1 pm.
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Clive: Mister Micawber: Thank you very much. "from 3 pm to the following day at 1 pm." That's what I wanted to say.
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