Directly after
Next and directly after are semantically related. in happening topic. In some cases you can use "Next" instead an adjective phrase "Directly after".
Next
Next adjective - Being the one that comes immediately after another.
Directly after and next are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Directly after" instead an adjective "Next".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- following and directly after
- following and next
- consequent and directly after
- consequent and next
- later and directly after
- later and next
- subsequent and directly after
- subsequent and next
- proximate and directly after
- proximate and next
- successive and directly after
- successive and next
- consecutive and directly after
- consecutive and next
Both terms in one sentence
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Interestingly, with the reveal of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, the next sequel set almost directly after this game, it is revealed that none of the endings presented in this game are canon, further enforcing this trope.
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You find an audio log telling you this directly after you encounter (and let's be honest, probably killed) a Big Daddy with a name matching the businessman from the audio logs, right next to an operating table for the creation of Big Daddies.
Source: Late to the Tragedy -
She does call you directly after the next nightmare chase, but it's never explained where she went or why Harry couldn't find her.
Cite this Source
Next and Directly after. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/directly_after/next
Directly after & Next. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/directly_after/next>.
Next or Directly after. 2016. Accessed July 28, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/directly_after/next.
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