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Teal lime Posted 6 years ago
Grammar

Set, put, move the clocks one hour forward.....

Which of the following sentences is correct?

1) Last weekend, in continental Europe, we put the clocks one hour forward.

2) Last weekend, in continental Europe, we moved the clocks one hour forward.

3) Last weekend, in continental Europe, we set the clocks one hour forward.

If all three are possible, do they mean the same thing?

If so, which is preferable?

Also, what is the opposite of the above sentence(s)?

Thank you.

  

Top answer

teal lime If all three are possible, do they mean the same thing? Yes. Also "one hour ahead" or "an hour ahead" or "an hour forward".

— CalifJim

  • teal lime If all three are possible, do they mean the same thing?
  • Yes.
  • Also "one hour ahead" or "an hour ahead" or "an hour forward".
  • teal lime If so, which is preferable?
  • I only use "set".
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teal limeIf all three are possible, do they mean the same thing?

Yes. Also "one hour ahead" or "an hour ahead" or "an hour forward".

teal limeIf so, which is preferable?

I only use "set".

teal limeAlso, what is the opposite of the above sentence(s)?

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