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Reply Sat 29 Sep, 2007 09:42 am
I have an appointment with the doctor at/for 11 AM.

Should I use 'at' or 'for'?

Thanks.
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contrex
 
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Reply Sat 29 Sep, 2007 11:26 am
Either.
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Shapeless
 
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Reply Sat 29 Sep, 2007 11:26 am
"At" is the much more common word, although every so often I will hear someone use "for" in this context. "At" sounds more natural, though.
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Yoong Liat
 
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Reply Sat 29 Sep, 2007 11:38 am
Thanks, Contrex and Shapeless.
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contrex
 
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Reply Sat 29 Sep, 2007 11:41 am
Shapeless wrote:
"At" is the much more common word, although every so often I will hear someone use "for" in this context. "At" sounds more natural, though.


Both sound equally "natural" to me. This is such a subjective thing. When I am at work, arranging appointments for interviews, I say to the clients, "Shall I make you an appointment for 10 or 10:30?". They might tell the people at reception "I have an appoint for (or at) 10:30 with Joe Bloggs."
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Yoong Liat
 
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Reply Sat 29 Sep, 2007 11:44 am
I set my alarm clock for 8am. Is this sentence fine? In this case 'at' cannot be used. Am I right?

Thanks.
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Shapeless
 
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Reply Sat 29 Sep, 2007 11:44 am
Yes, I think it more to common to "make" appointments for but to "have" appointments at, but I have also heard it either way.
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Yoong Liat
 
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Reply Sat 29 Sep, 2007 11:47 am
What about the question above your latest post?

Your guidance is deeply appreciated.
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Shapeless
 
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Reply Sat 29 Sep, 2007 11:50 am
"For" is the better choice. I don't think I've ever heard someone say "I'll set the alarm clock at..."
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Yoong Liat
 
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Reply Sat 29 Sep, 2007 11:59 am
Many thanks, Shapeless.
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