Collocation
What happened next?
Used to ask about the subsequent event or action after something has just occurred or been mentioned, often implying curiosity or suspense.
Definition
'What happened next?' is a common English collocation. Used to ask about the subsequent event or action after something has just occurred or been mentioned, often implying curiosity or suspense.
What + [verb: happen] + next?
“The lights went out suddenly. What happened next?”
Examples
- The magician performed an incredible trick, and the audience gasped, wondering what happened next.
- She closed the book at a cliffhanger, leaving me desperate to know what happened next.
- The alarm blared, but before anyone could react, they all looked at each other, asking, 'What happens next?'
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- After the unexpected announcement, the entire company was abuzz with speculation about what would happen next.
- He dramatically paused his story, then leaned in conspiratorially and whispered, 'And what happened next is unbelievable!'
- If the first part of our plan succeeds, then we need to carefully consider what happens next.
- The documentary ended abruptly, leaving viewers to ponder what might have happened next to the explorers.
- I heard a loud crash from downstairs. What happened next was even stranger.
- The tension in the room was palpable as everyone waited to see what would happen next.
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