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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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1. Your dinner will be served in 5 minutes.

Does it mean you can have your dinner within 5 minutes? or

Does it mean you can have your dinner after 5 minutes?

2. The show will be begin in 5 minutes.

Does it mean the show will begin after 5 minutes?
  

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Hi, 1. Your dinner will be served in 5 minutes. Does it mean you can have your dinner within 5 minutes?

— Clive

  • Hi, 1.
  • Your dinner will be served in 5 minutes.
  • Does it mean you can have your dinner within 5 minutes?
  • or Does it mean you can have your dinner after 5 minutes?
  • If it's said at 6 pm, you can start eating at about 6:05.
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Hi,

1. Your dinner will be served in 5 minutes.

Does it mean you can have your dinner within 5 minutes? or

Does it mean you can have your dinner after 5 minutes?

If it's said at 6 pm, you can start eating at about 6:05.

2. The show will be begin in 5 minutes.

Does it mean the show will begin after 5 minutes?
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