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Jasnkid Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

earlier or later?

Hi, teachers
Is the word "earlier or later" equivalent to "sooner or later"? If so, can use "earlier or later" instead of "sooner or later" in the formal expression?

Thanks in advance.
  

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jasnkid Is the word "earlier or later" equivalent to "sooner or later"? As it stands, yes. jasnkid If so, can use "earlier or later" instead of "sooner or later" in the formal expression?

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  • jasnkid Is the word "earlier or later" equivalent to "sooner or later"?
  • As it stands, yes.
  • jasnkid If so, can use "earlier or later" instead of "sooner or later" in the formal expression?
  • Neither is particularly formal; the second is more usual.
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jasnkidIs the word "earlier or later" equivalent to "sooner or later"?
As it stands, yes.
jasnkid If so, can use "earlier or later" instead of "sooner or later" in the formal expression?
Neither is particularly formal; the second is more usual.
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