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Newguest Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

have/need

Hi

Is there any difference between: "We have to talk" and "We need to talk" are they interchangeable?

Also: Should I say: All of the people or All people?

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For most situations I can think of for that context, have to and need to are equivalent. have to may be slightly harsher and demanding; need to may be slightly gentler and sympathetic. But these differences are slight and can be modified by the appropriate tone of voice.

— CalifJim

  • For most situations I can think of for that context, have to and need to are equivalent.
  • have to may be slightly harsher and demanding; need to may be slightly gentler and sympathetic.
  • But these differences are slight and can be modified by the appropriate tone of voice.
  • You can say either all of the people or all people or everyone or everybody .
  • The last two are more idiomatic in most situations.
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For most situations I can think of for that context, have to and need to are equivalent. have to may be slightly harsher and demanding; need to may be slightly gentler and sympathetic. But these differences are slight and can be modified by the appropriate tone of voice.

You can say either all of the people or all people or everyone
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