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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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| #3 (permalink) Sun Aug 06, 2006 11:18 am The time - What's the time? |
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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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| #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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| #5 (permalink) Sun Aug 06, 2006 11:24 am Time |
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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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