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Prple Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

I will be there for / at / (by) 8

Hi there, I would use "at" in the above sentence. However I think I have seen "for" and "by" as well. Could you help me with this one please?
  

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'For 8 PM' is not really possible, but 'for the opening', 'for the banquet', etc, is common enough. I will be there at 8 PM = I will arrive at that time precisely. I will be there by 8 PM = I will arrive at that time or before that time.

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  • 'For 8 PM' is not really possible, but 'for the opening', 'for the banquet', etc, is common enough.
  • I will be there at 8 PM = I will arrive at that time precisely.
  • I will be there by 8 PM = I will arrive at that time or before that time.
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'For 8 PM' is not really possible, but 'for the opening', 'for the banquet', etc, is common enough.

I will be there at 8 PM = I will arrive at that time precisely.
I will be there by 8 PM = I will arrive at that time or before that time.
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"I will be there for eight" is possible in British English. It suggests that the speaker's presence is required for something at that time.
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Thanks! I knew that I have read it in a text Emotion: wink
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