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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Usage of 'have' and 'get'

Mayors have a five year term. VS. Mayors get a five year term.

Is there a meaning difference between them or only either one is natural to you?

Thank you.
  

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Anonymous Mayors have a five year term. VS. Thank you.

— Mister Micawber

  • Anonymous Mayors have a five year term.
  • VS.
  • Thank you.
  • In that case, 'get' carries a slight suggestion of advantage or benefit:
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AnonymousMayors have a five year term. VS. Mayors get a five year term.Is there a meaning difference between them or only either one is natural to you?Thank you.
In that case, 'get' carries a slight suggestion of advantage or benefit:
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