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What is the difference between can, have and must ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
What is the difference between can, have and must ?Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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- English (US)
- Arabic Near fluent
I can - I am capable
I have to - I am obligated to
I must - I am obligated to (older version, now people just say “I have to”)
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- English (US)
- English (UK) Near fluent
Can - Have ability or permission to do something.
Have to - To need to do something.
Must - To need to do something, but with more importance
- English (US)
I have to do it now. I must do it now. These two mean there is an obligation to do it, and are basically the same. Although "must" is not used as often here in the United States.
I can do it now. This sentence implies a choice.
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