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What's the difference between "I don't have ..." and "I have no ..." ? For example, "I have no time to do it." or "I don't have any time to do it" thank you for your answers!
Aug 4, 2010 7:44 PM
Answers · 3
Not is a function word (adverb) used to negate a word or a group of words. I have time to do it.........I do not (have any time to do it.). I have eaten my dinner........I have not (eaten my dinner). I love you because you are beautiful.......I love you, but not (because you are beautiful). 'No' can be an adjective meaning 'not any' or 'harldy any' or 'not a'. I have no time. I have no money. There is no answer to that question. She is no doctor. These forms all have the same meaning: I have no time. I don't have any time. I haven't any time.......an older form but still used where I live.
August 5, 2010
they mean basicly the same thing
August 4, 2010
Sentence structure - They mean the same thing. The only difference is the placement of the negative word "no(t)". I have NO time. I have NOT any time. There's NO time. There isN'T any time. My personal preference would be to say "I don't have the time." or "I don't have any time."
August 4, 2010
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