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zvonka.rink
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A dilemma
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Dear colleagues,
Can you please tell me whether both sentences are correct and if so is there a difference in meaning or not?
-The bomb is going to explode any time.
-The bomb is going to explode anytime.
Thank you and have a nice day.
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23 May 2012
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piranhac
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anytime (adv.) is an Americanism usually spelled as one word (The meeting can be scheduled anytime), although it can still be two words when it is an adjective modifying a noun (I will not have any time until Thursday).
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23 May 2012
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gogar
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I think it �s a difference of English accent, so there is no meaningful difference. |
23 May 2012
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yanogator
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As one word, it is more informal, and might not be proper in British English. As two words, it is always correct, and is not overly formal.
Bruce |
23 May 2012
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zvonka.rink
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Thank you all for your answers.
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23 May 2012
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