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Hans51 Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

After / until / until after lunch.

1) I do not have to leave after lunch.
2) I do not have to leave until lunch.
3) I do not have to leave until after lunch.

Although I learned the difference between until and until after, I am still confused with the usage, so could you help me understand the difference in usage and meaning between them, using the examples sentences?

Thank you so much as usual in advance.
  

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1) I do not have to leave after lunch. = I am staying here all day 2) I do not have to leave until lunch. = I am leaving at lunch time 3) I do not have to leave until after lunch.

  • 1) I do not have to leave after lunch.
  • = I am staying here all day 2) I do not have to leave until lunch.
  • = I am leaving at lunch time 3) I do not have to leave until after lunch.
  • = I am leaving after I eat lunch.
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1) I do not have to leave after lunch. = I am staying here all day
2) I do not have to leave until lunch. = I am leaving at lunch time
3) I do not have to leave until after lunch. = I am leaving after I eat lunch.

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