Is there a difference?

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Post by lolwhites » Tue Apr 19, 2005 9:54 am

In my experience, going round the same examples time and time again does not lead to enlightenment. If we want to explore the differences in meaning, wouldn't it be more appropriate to look at different examples and different contexts?

Just a thought.

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Post by Stephen Jones » Tue Apr 19, 2005 3:00 pm

For me they are not interchangeable, each fits a specific context. Am I crazy?
Yes

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Post by coffeedecafe » Wed Apr 20, 2005 5:26 am

the difference to me is nuances where grammar has become more important than the practical.
beyond the difference of true departure time and airport estimated time, are the issue of 10 a.m. or 10 p.m. if you are not on 24 hour military time.
also worth putting in your sentence is the advice to get there by at least 9:00 because of security delays and to leave your cigarette lighter at home and wear slip on shoes in case you are asked to remove them.
my sentence? "the plane may leave at 22:00 hours, but be there exactly one hour early without cigarette lighter and wearing slip-on shoes for security, soldier."

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Post by Sami74 » Sun Apr 24, 2005 8:10 am

Hi..

I believe that the third sentence is more convenient for such case.
the other two sentences can be answers for questions:
When is the plane leaving tomorrow?
When does the plane leave tomorrow?

Also, they might indicate intention!!

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Post by saerf » Mon Apr 25, 2005 1:45 am

I'm sure other native speakers will disagree with me, but I would be surprised to hear an official say the first two. Again, for me, the first is too informal and the second seems inappropriate; as if the plane always leaves at 10:00 tomorrow. I'd like to hear what some other native speakers say. I do think it helps to make it situation specific. I'm sure there are situations where they might be interchangeable for me, but I can't think of any right this minute.

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Post by lolwhites » Mon Apr 25, 2005 7:55 am

Saerf - I definitely disagree with you.

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