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Prple Posted 13 years ago
Grammar
I won't be available for the next hour / in the next hour
Hi there, I hope you can help me with this one.
I think that I have to use "for". However, could I use in, as well? Thanks!
I think that I have to use "for". However, could I use in, as well? Thanks!
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You should use 'for'. 'In' would be confusing. If I say, 'I won't be available in an hour,' it means an hour from now, I'll be unavailable.
- You should use 'for'.
- 'In' would be confusing.
- If I say, 'I won't be available in an hour,' it means an hour from now, I'll be unavailable.
- 'For an hour' means starting now, I'll be unavailable for an hour.
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You should use 'for'. 'In' would be confusing.
If I say, 'I won't be available in an hour,' it means an hour from now, I'll be unavailable. 'For an hour' means starting now, I'll be unavailable for an hour.
If I say, 'I won't be available in an hour,' it means an hour from now, I'll be unavailable. 'For an hour' means starting now, I'll be unavailable for an hour.
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