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river1974



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PostPosted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 5:49 pm    Post subject: to come Reply with quote

Dear teachers:

Is "for a year to come" synonymous to "for the next year"? Thanks.
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bud



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PostPosted: Tue Mar 14, 2006 7:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yes (from now until a year from now).

However, a less frequent intended meaning of "for the next year" is "for a year starting next January." That meaning is not the same as "for a year to come."
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river1974



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 15, 2006 6:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks bud. I've never thought it that way.
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bud



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PostPosted: Wed Mar 15, 2006 6:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Glad to help, River. Thank you.
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