This is the 2249th most frequent Arabic word.
التالية
"The following."
In this sentence, "التالية" is an adjective describing "الخطوة" (the step), meaning 'the next' or 'following.' It is used here to indicate sequence.
الخطوة التالية في العملية هي التأكد من صحة البيانات.
The next step in the process is to verify the accuracy of the data.
Here, "التالية" functions as an adjective qualifying "التعليمات" (instructions), meaning 'the following.' It highlights subsequent instructions.
سأقرأ التعليمات التالية بصوت عالٍ.
I will read the following instructions aloud.
In this context, "التالية" is an adjective modifying "المهمة" (task), again meaning 'the next.' It denotes progression in a series of tasks.