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I have got to go..and/or?
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simplepast  #91230  Mon, 18 Apr 05 06:10 PM
Is there a major difference between?:
a) I have got to go...to the shops
b) I have to go...to the shops
  
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haoqide  #91260  Mon, 18 Apr 05 07:48 PM
Hi, simplepast.

a.) "I have got to go to the shops." - This sentence tends to mean that you personally feel some urgent reason to go to the shops. For example, if you heard that they were having a 50% off sale, you may say, "I have GOT to go to those shops!"

b.) "I have to go to the shops." - This sentence makes me think that you have a requirement to go to the shops. You may not really want to go, but you have to go because there are things you need to buy.

Does that help?

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simplepast  #91451  Tue, 19 Apr 05 02:00 PM
Yes, haoqide, thanks - that clarifies it perfectly, simplepast
  
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