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Banana hat 841 Posted 9 years ago
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Tuesday next versus next Tuesday
is there a is there a difference between the two constructions? The meaning of "next Tuesday" is well-established but also a permanent muddle. I never use that phrase. I'm wondering if "Tuesday next" has a less controversial meaning.
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banana hat 841 Tuesday next versus next Tuesday— Is there a is there a difference between the two constructions? Only the obvious. There is no difference in meaning.
- banana hat 841 Tuesday next versus next Tuesday— Is there a is there a difference between the two constructions?
- Only the obvious.
- There is no difference in meaning.
- banana hat 841 The meaning of "next Tuesday" is well-established but also a permanent muddle.
- I see no muddle.
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banana hat 841Tuesday next versus next Tuesday— Is there a is there a difference between the two constructions?
Only the obvious. There is no difference in meaning.
banana hat 841The meaning of "next Tuesday" is well-established but also a permanent muddle.
I see no muddle. What confuses you?
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On Friday, September 24, 2021 if I said "next Tuesday" I would mean Tuesday, September 28, 2021. If on Friday, September 24, 2021 I say "Tuesday next" I would mean Tuesday, October 5, 2021
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