In no longer vs. in not longer

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A.  She'll be here in no longer than an hour.B.  She'll be here in not longer than an hour.C.  She'll be here in no more than an hour.D.  She'll be here in not more than an hour.1.  Which of the sentences above is correct?  and natural?2.  When do we use 'no' or 'not' in the phrase "...in ___ than..."3.  I believe 'more' and 'longer' in the sentences above mean the same.  Is this correct?Please advise.  Thanks.

Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi,

A. She'll be here in no longer than an hour.

B. She'll be here in not longer than an hour.

C. She'll be here in no more than an hour.

D. She'll be here in not more than an hour.

1. Which of the sentences above is correct? All of them

and natural? In my opinion, C and D

2. When do we use 'no' or 'not' in the phrase "...in ___ than..." There's usually no difference intended. Perhaps 'not' seems a little more emphatic.

3. I believe 'more' and 'longer' in the sentences above mean the same. Is this correct? yes

Clive

Anonymous · Answer

Thank you very much, Clive.  Great help. <img class='emoticon' style='Width:19px;Height:19px;' data-delaysrc='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/1.gif' src='https://uat-englishforward-forums-backend.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Emoticons/1.gif' alt='Emotion: smile'/>

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