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Sour and sweet Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Are both sentences havig the same meaning?

You must be joking.

You have to be joking.
  

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Yes, they are identical in intent here. As you can see, the meanings of 'must' and 'have to' are becoming the same for many native speakers.

— Mister Micawber

  • Yes, they are identical in intent here.
  • As you can see, the meanings of 'must' and 'have to' are becoming the same for many native speakers.
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Yes, they are identical in intent here. As you can see, the meanings of 'must' and 'have to' are becoming the same for many native speakers.
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Dear Mistre Micawber,

Can't we say that "must" is in a higher degree of obligation than "have to"?

And that "have to" is usually used to encourage?

Thanks,

Iman
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No, not here. And that kind of distinction is disappearing.
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Thank you Mistre Micawber for your reply.

Iman
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