What is the difference between next and following

I'll be abroad next Christmas. M Swan. Practical English Usage. Can I say: He said that he would lend me his car next week? However, without "the" they are not interchangeable. The week that follows "next week" is referred to as either "the following week" or "the next week". This also applies when referencing past events. Example: He said he couldn't lend me his car next week, but he could the following week or "the next week".

I hope that helps. Qualityservant said:. Yes, they are interchangeable and mean the week after next. You must log in or register to reply here. For example, if today is Sunday the 8th, next week will be Sunday the 15th. The following week will be Sunday the 15th. Looking at a calendar will help to understand. See a translation. Spanish Mexico English US. It's the same, both refer to the week that follows I think that 'next week' is more common, but both are ok.

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