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"any" - Is it necessary or not?

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andersonfelippe  +  961074 Wed, 04 Nov 09 01:06 AM
I've discussed about a specific sentence: "Could we stay longer?"


Is it really necessary to put "any" before "longer" or not?


TKS.
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Clive  +  961218 Wed, 04 Nov 09 05:15 AM
Hi,

'Any' emphasizes to the listener that you do not have a particular length of time in mind. 

eg You will consider staying for a day, or a week, or a month.

 

Best wishes, Clive
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