After and Next

After

After adverb - Following in time or place.
Usage example: upon seeing The Nutcracker for the first time, and for a long time after, Irma wanted to play the part of the Mouse King

Next is a synonym for after in position topic. In some cases you can use "Next" instead the word "After" as an adverb or an adjective, when it comes to topics like following, subsequently, precede, following in position or time. popular alternative

Next

Next adverb - At the time or occasion immediately following.

After is a synonym for next in order topic. You can use "After" instead the word "Next" as an adverb or an adjective, if it concerns topics such as time, precede, then. popular alternative
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