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meaning of sentence with 'until now'

 
 
Reply Wed 5 Nov, 2008 11:29 am
1. I haven't been able to contact you until now.

Does it mean "In the past I could not contact you, but now I can contact you" or "In the past I could contact you, but now I cannot contact you"?

2. Until now I haven't been able to contact you.

Is the meaning still the same if 'Until now' is the beginning part?

Many thanks.
 
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Reply Wed 5 Nov, 2008 12:45 pm
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1. I haven't been able to contact you until now.

Does it mean "In the past I could not contact you, but now I can contact you" or "In the past I could contact you, but now I cannot contact you"?


The first answer: "In the past I could not contact you, but now I can contact you"

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2. Until now I haven't been able to contact you.

Is the meaning still the same if 'Until now' is the beginning part?


Yes, the meaning is still the same.
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