a. Tom will not be back for six months. As a matter of fact, he might never come back.
b. Tom will not be back in six months. As a matter of fact, he might never come back.
Do both of the above make sense?
Is there a difference in their meanings?
Many thanks.
might never come back
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Re: might never come back
(Not a grammar issue, but...)
The first pair are contradictory, since the first sentence implies that he will return in 6 months.
(For differences in the meanings of prepositions, please consult a dictionary!)
The first pair are contradictory, since the first sentence implies that he will return in 6 months.
(For differences in the meanings of prepositions, please consult a dictionary!)