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They’ll be here at 6 PM; we, 7 PM.

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Narrator

They’ll be here at 6 PM; we, 7 PM.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Information

They will arrive at 6 PM, and we will be here at 7 PM.

Making a Schedule

Let's plan for their arrival at 6 PM and our arrival at 7 PM.

Confirming Arrangements

Just to confirm, they'll be here at 6 PM, and we'll be here at 7 PM, correct?

Comparing Arrival Times

Their arrival is an hour earlier than ours; they'll be here at 6 PM, while we arrive at 7 PM.

Rephrased versions

Formal

Their arrival is scheduled for 6 PM; our arrival is scheduled for 7 PM.

Casual

They'll get here at 6, and we'll be there at 7.

Simpler English

They come at 6 PM, we come at 7 PM.

Phrases to learn

be here at

To arrive at a specific time and place.