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following vs next

next vs following

following is a noun but next is not a noun.

following and next both are adjectives.

following is not an adverb while next is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
following Yes Yes No No
next No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, following and next are synonyms defined as:
  • following and next: immediately following in time or order
following (noun) next (noun)
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
a group of followers or enthusiasts
following (adjective) next (adjective)
going or proceeding or coming after in the same direction nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space
in the desired direction (of elected officers) elected but not yet serving
about to be mentioned or specified immediately following in time or order
immediately following in time or order (of a day of the week) nearest (or nearest but one) after the present moment
following (adverb) next (adverb)
at the time or occasion immediately following
Difference between following and next

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