Python next() Function

Example

Create an iterator, and print the 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 an iterator.

You can add a default return value, to return if the iterable has reached to its end.

Syntax

next(iterable, default)

Parameter Values

Parameter	Description
iterable	Required. An iterable object.
default	Optional. An default value to return if the iterable has reached to its end.

More Examples

Example

Return a default value when the iterable has reached to its end:

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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❮ Built-in Functions