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Hans51 Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Usage of forever

"You cannot get help from them forever."

1) "You" is being helped by them and it will not last for a long time.

2) "You" have never been helped before and it will continue until "You" die.

I think that the example sentence could mean the two sentences. depending on situations. What do you native English speakers think?

Thank you as usual for your precious time and helping me.
  

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Hans51 I think that the example sentence could mean the two sentences. depending on situations. No, I cannot think of a situation where it would be a normal utterance and #2 would apply.

— Mister Micawber

  • Hans51 I think that the example sentence could mean the two sentences.
  • depending on situations.
  • No, I cannot think of a situation where it would be a normal utterance and #2 would apply.
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Hans51I think that the example sentence could mean the two sentences. depending on situations.
No, I cannot think of a situation where it would be a normal utterance and #2 would apply.
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Thank you so much and I think that I made a mistake: for a long time should be until I die ,so it means "but it will not last until I die." Still, does it not imply the #1?

And I think that you would understand what I intended, so if I want to mean that there is a limited time when it comes to being helped by people, how can I write it. Could you give me some choice
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You have confused me. Would you rephrase your revised question?
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Oh, never mind. Thank you so much and I am sorry about replying late. Have a good night.
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