As much time as you need

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HiIn Take as much time as you need and try hard to solve each problem.What's the difference between   'as much time as you need'and  'enough/sufficient time'?Thanks in advance

AlpheccaStars · Accepted Answer

soheil1Take as much time as you need and try hard to solve each problem.

There is no time limit in this exam.

soheil1'enough/sufficient time'

Some exams are timed. That is, you only have a set amount of time.

I did not have enough time to finish the exam, so I got a poor grade.
Here is another example:
I did not allow sufficient time to get to class, so I was late.

Soheil1 · Answer

But there is no exam. problem, here, is an  individual test in a book.

Benny P · Answer

Hi There

I think the difference is the time limit. "Take as much time as you need" may mean 2 or 3 or even 10 hours. But "enough/sufficient time" would indicate a limitation like: 2 hours is enough time for you to solve this problem.

AlpheccaStars · Answer

soheil1But there is no exam. problem, here, is an individual test in a book.

I gave exam only as an example; one possibility.

Suppose I lend a book to my friend. I say, "Take as much time as you need to read it, but I want it back."
A year later, I ask about my book. My friend says, "I know you have given me enough time to read it, but I am a slow reader! I haven't finished it yet."

Is five years sufficient time to become a chess master?
No, not usually. You have to give people as much time as they need to master the game. For some people, a lifetime is not enough time.

As much time as you need

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