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Mickey Mouse 8241 Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
You need to be realistic about the amount you can do in a day.
Hello all,
I have had problem with distinguishing the differences between have to and need to .
Could you please tell me what the differences are between them ?!
You need to be realistic about the amount you can do in a day.
You have to be realistic about the amount you can do in a day.
I really appreciate if you introduce me some sources.
Thanks
I have had problem with distinguishing the differences between have to and need to .
Could you please tell me what the differences are between them ?!
You need to be realistic about the amount you can do in a day.
You have to be realistic about the amount you can do in a day.
I really appreciate if you introduce me some sources.
Thanks
Top answer
They mean essentially the same thing. The user would choose one or the other by context (of what has been said earlier in the conversation).
- They mean essentially the same thing.
- The user would choose one or the other by context (of what has been said earlier in the conversation).
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They mean essentially the same thing. The user would choose one or the other by context (of what has been said earlier in the conversation).
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In addition, 'need to' suggests a more objective, intrinsic indispensability, while 'have to' carries a suggestion of command from some authority.
The following link is just to some presentation notes, but it mentions some of the main semantic differences:
The following link is just to some presentation notes, but it mentions some of the main semantic differences:
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