Have to vs Must
Have to and Must are two words in the English language that should be known with difference. In fact it can be said that they are two different words that give different senses and not the same meaning.
The expression ‘have to’ is used to indicate the sense of ‘necessity’ as in the sentences
1. You have to drink sufficient water on a daily basis.
2. I have to work for three hours a day to achieve the results.
In both the sentences you can see that the word ‘have to’ is used in the sense of ‘necessity’. In the first sentence you can see that the meaning of the sentence would be ‘it is necessary that you drink sufficient water on a daily basis to be healthy’. In the second sentence the meaning would be ‘it is necessary that I should work for three hours a day to achieve the desired results’.
On the other hand the word ‘must’ is used to indicate the sense of ‘compulsion’ as in the sentences
1. You must be in time to get the job.
2. She must go today to meet him.
In both the sentences you can see that the word ‘must’ is used in the sense of ‘compulsion’. In the first sentence you can see that the meaning of the sentence would be ‘it is compulsory that you should be in time to get the job’. On the other hand it is understood that ‘if you are late you will not get the job’. In the second sentence the meaning would be ‘it is compulsory that she should go today itself to meet him.’ On the other hand it is understood that ‘if she does not go today to meet him, her purpose will not be served’.
華 英 外 語 Chinese English study center. 166 Tran Van Quang ,P10, TB,HCMC Tel 01686565237 tai lieu hoc
Have to and Must are two words in the English language that should be known with difference. In fact it can be said that they are two different words that give different senses and not the same meaning.
The expression ‘have to’ is used to indicate the sense of ‘necessity’ as in the sentences
1. You have to drink sufficient water on a daily basis.
2. I have to work for three hours a day to achieve the results.
In both the sentences you can see that the word ‘have to’ is used in the sense of ‘necessity’. In the first sentence you can see that the meaning of the sentence would be ‘it is necessary that you drink sufficient water on a daily basis to be healthy’. In the second sentence the meaning would be ‘it is necessary that I should work for three hours a day to achieve the desired results’.
On the other hand the word ‘must’ is used to indicate the sense of ‘compulsion’ as in the sentences
1. You must be in time to get the job.
2. She must go today to meet him.
In both the sentences you can see that the word ‘must’ is used in the sense of ‘compulsion’. In the first sentence you can see that the meaning of the sentence would be ‘it is compulsory that you should be in time to get the job’. On the other hand it is understood that ‘if you are late you will not get the job’. In the second sentence the meaning would be ‘it is compulsory that she should go today itself to meet him.’ On the other hand it is understood that ‘if she does not go today to meet him, her purpose will not be served’.
華 英 外 語 Chinese English study center. 166 Tran Van Quang ,P10, TB,HCMC Tel 01686565237 tai lieu hoc
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