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| 8.2. The possibility ( objectiveness - subjective meaning ) The confidence of "ought to" is weaker than that of "must", thus, it does not means the necessity like it. It means the possibility. See the following examples. (3) a. She must be home by now. b. She ought to be home by now. (3a) means assertive but (3b) means not sure. |
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