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MyShirley Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

have time / have the time

I have the time to do it.

I have time to do it.

What is the difference between these sentences?
  

Top answer

They mean virtually the same.

  • They mean virtually the same.
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They mean virtually the same.
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Hi Pienne,

In all due respect, I have some doubts as to the appropriateness of the word "virtually" in that context. I think we might encounter the usage of that word in some other contexts and might not be right in this particular context.

I think it might be more appropriate, if not just appropriate, to say like this:

They mean basically the same. They mean just abo
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"Virtually" means "almost", so I guess we're both right... Emotion: smile

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