Python next() function

Python Built-in Functions

Instance

Create an iterator and print items one by one:

mylist = iter(["apple", "banana", "cherry"])
x = next(mylist)
print(x)
x = next(mylist)
print(x)
x = next(mylist)
print(x)

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Definition and Usage

The next() function returns the next item in the iterator.

You can add a default return value to return when iteration ends.

Syntax

next(iterable, default)

Parameter Value

Parameter Description
iterable Required. An iterable object.
default Optional. The default value returned when iteration ends.

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Instance

Return a default value when iteration ends:

mylist = iter(["apple", "banana", "cherry"])
x = next(mylist, "orange")
print(x)
x = next(mylist, "orange")
print(x)
x = next(mylist, "orange")
print(x)
x = next(mylist, "orange")
print(x)

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Python Built-in Functions