In time
In time adverb - Within an indefinite time or at an unspecified future time.
Next and in time are semantically related. in later topic. In some cases you can use "Next" instead an adverb phrase "In time", when it comes to topics like happening after.
Next
Next adverb - At the time or occasion immediately following.
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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Homer ducks in time and the next car shown passing is Kirk Van Houten angrily complaining that his deli sandwich wasn't cut while waving his arm out.
Source: Major Injury Underreaction - Because of this, years later the powers of the nephalem begin to return, just in time for the next attack from Hell...
Source: The Magic Comes Back -
Next, Shiranui comes forward in time to help you beat the first part of the boss fight, only to get mortally injured in the present, then going back in time to die.
Source: Timey-Wimey Ball
Cite this Source
Next and In time. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/in_time/next
In time & Next. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/in_time/next>.
Next or In time. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/in_time/next.
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