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16 Nov 2019
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'ought to' and 'have to' - what difference?
I ought to go to school
I have to go to school
Is it the same?
'ought to' and 'have to' - what difference?
I ought to go to school
I have to go to school
Is it the same?
I ought to go to school
I have to go to school
Is it the same?
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They're pretty similar, but "ought to" has a weaker tone and is a bit old-fashioned. It's more like "it would be best if..."
I ought to go to school ~ I should probably go to school
I have to go to school ~ I must go to school / I need to go to school
eg. You ought to ask before borrowing his things.
eg. We have to leave now to make it on time.
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