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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
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Can't have vs couldn't have

He was with me on July 5 in Australia; he couldn't have been in India that day.

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He was with me on July 5 in Australia; he can't have been in India that day.

What's the difference in meaning? Thank you.
  

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Anonymous What's the difference in meaning? I sense that 'can't is a bit more confident or cocky than 'couldn't', that is all.

  • Anonymous What's the difference in meaning?
  • I sense that 'can't is a bit more confident or cocky than 'couldn't', that is all.
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AnonymousWhat's the difference in meaning?
I sense that 'can't is a bit more confident or cocky than 'couldn't', that is all.

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