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Onebunny Posted 22 years ago
Grammar

Use of haven't

Can a question requesting help be answered with, "I haven't time"? I know 'haven't' is the contraction for 'have not' and you wouldn't say, "I have not time". But I have seen haven't used this way many times. What is proper? Thank you.
  

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Can a question requesting help be answered with, "I haven't time"? Yes, but not in North America. " is not American English, but is fine as British English.

— CalifJim

  • Can a question requesting help be answered with, "I haven't time"?
  • Yes, but not in North America.
  • " is not American English, but is fine as British English.
  • "
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Can a question requesting help be answered with, "I haven't time"?

Yes, but not in North America. "I haven't (the) time / patience / etc." is not American English, but is fine as British English.

American English: "I don't have (the) time / patience / etc."
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