He is scheduled to arrive here tonight. vs He is to arrive here tonight.

[Majid72]

Hi there

Is there any difference between the two sentences?

The president is scheduled to arrive here tonight.
The president is to arrive here tonight.

Best regards.

[Alan]

Hi,

By adding 'scheduled' you suggest that this is the time that has been arranged, according to a plan or schedule. 'Is to arrive' merely states that this will happen. But that said, the meaning is the same.

Alan
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[Majid72]

Thank you Alan

what about " to be due to " ?Do you see any nuance between it and the above words?

Regards

[Alan]

Hi,

Perhaps 'due to' is used most for arrivals of trains, buses, planes: The next train is due to arrive in ten minutes.

Alan
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