Have to VS ought to

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hi everyone !what's the difference between have to and ought to?thank you

AlpheccaStars · Accepted Answer

have to = must

ought to = should

We have to obey the law.

We ought to be kind to strangers.

Anonymous · Answer

Everyone HAS TO pay taxes.

Everyone HAS TO sleep.

Everyone HAS TO eat.

Everyone HAS TO die.

Everyone OUGHT TO be courteous.

Everyone OUGHT TO be honest.

Everyone OUGHT TO be respectful of older people.

Everyone OUGHT TO get enough exercise every day.

CalifJim · Answer

have to ~ requirement

You have to be here at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning.

~

You are required to be here at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning.

ought to ~ advisability

I ought to buy a new car.

~

It is advisable for me to buy a new car. / It would be a good idea for me to buy a new car.

ought to ~ expectation

The stew has been cooking for 4 hours. It ought to be ready by now.

~

The stew has been cooking for 4 hours. I expect it to be ready by now.

CJ

Algerian student · Answer

thank you alot it was helpful

Algerian student · Answer

thank you alot it was helpful

Have to VS ought to

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