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Anonymous Posted 6 years ago
Grammar

Thought vs anticipated

Which is the correct way to say the following?

I slept an hour later than I thought /anticipated.

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anonymous Which is the correct way to say the following? I slept an hour later than I thought /anticipated. Thanks Use 'expected'.

— CalifJim

  • anonymous Which is the correct way to say the following?
  • I slept an hour later than I thought /anticipated.
  • Thanks Use 'expected'.
  • 'anticipated' is OK, but it's too formal.
  • 'thought' doesn't sound right unless you say it as 'thought I would'.
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anonymous

Which is the correct way to say the following?


I slept an hour later than I thought /anticipated.


Thanks

Use 'expected'. 'anticipated' is OK, but it's too formal.

'thought' doesn't sound right unless you say it as 'thought I would'.

CJ

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