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The time - What's the time? #1 (permalink) Sun Aug 06, 2006 10:17 am   The time - What's the time?
 

Hi,

Please read: What's the time?

Besides the meaning "What time is it?", does "what's the time?" have another meaning?

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The time - What's the time? #2 (permalink) Sun Aug 06, 2006 11:09 am   The time - What's the time?
 

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"What's the time?" could also possibly mean "How long did it take?" or "How much time has elapsed so far?" - for example, when a participant in a race is being timed.
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The time - What's the time? #3 (permalink) Sun Aug 06, 2006 11:18 am   The time - What's the time?
 

Hi,

When my friend invite me to his party. If I'd like to ask him the time, can I say:

What's the time?

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The time - What's the time? #4 (permalink) Sun Aug 06, 2006 11:23 am   The time - What's the time?
 

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I wouldn't.

Instead you could just say "What time?" or "What time does it start?" or "What time shall I be there?" etc.
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Time #5 (permalink) Sun Aug 06, 2006 11:24 am   Time
 

Hi,

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When my friend invites me to his party. If I'd like to ask him the time, can I say:

What's the time?


If you asked him that, he would probably tell you what the time is. If you asked me now, I'd say: It's 11.25 am.

If you asked your friend, you would say: At what time (is the party)?

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