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PreciousJones Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Engagement
My friend asks me out to lunch. I say:
I can't right now, because I have an engagement waiting for me and I shouldn't miss it.
Can I use engagement as appointment or meeting or would it sound weird?
Thank you!
I can't right now, because I have an engagement waiting for me and I shouldn't miss it.
Can I use engagement as appointment or meeting or would it sound weird?
Thank you!
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Although the words are not synonyms, you can use any of the three here. "I have a previous engagement" is a common expression in writing. However, your expression is not quite right.
- Although the words are not synonyms, you can use any of the three here.
- "I have a previous engagement" is a common expression in writing.
- However, your expression is not quite right.
- You do not have an engagement waiting, you have engaged yourself to appear at another function.
- " Clear?
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Although the words are not synonyms, you can use any of the three here. "I have a previous engagement" is a common expression in writing. However, your expression is not quite right. You do not have an engagement waiting, you have engaged yourself to appear at another function.
"I regret that I will be unable to attend the party due to a previous engagement."
"I regre
"I regret that I will be unable to attend the party due to a previous engagement."
"I regre
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