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next month

fixed phr..
A1 Beginner Oxford

fixed phr.. This phrase refers to the month that will come after the current one.

fixed phr.. An adverbial phrase of time indicating the calendar month immediately following the present one.


SIMPLE

Her new job starts next month.

CONTEXTUAL

We are going on vacation next month, so I need to book the tickets soon.

COMPLEX

The fiscal report, which will be published next month, is expected to influence the central bank's policy decisions.

Usage

This phrase acts as an adverb, so you don't need a preposition like 'in' or 'on' before it.

Teaching tip

Contrast 'next month' (the calendar month after this one) with 'in a month' (a period of time starting from now), as they can refer to different dates.

Pitfall

I will visit you on next month.I will visit you next month.When using 'next' with a time period like 'month' or 'week', you do not need a preposition like 'in' or 'on'.

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