Have to, have got to, and must have basically the same meaning. They express the idea that something is necessary.
(b) I’d like to go with you to the movie this evening, but I can’t. I have to go to a meeting.
(c) Bye now! I’ve get to go. My wife’s waiting for me. I’ll call you later.
(d) All passengers must present their passport at customs upon arrival.
Have to is used much more frequently in everyday speech and writing then must.
Have got to is typically used in informal conversation, as in (c).
Must is typically found in written instructions, as in (d). It is usually a strong, serious, “no nonsense” word.
(e) Do we have to bring pencils to the test?
(f) Why did he have to leave so early?
Questions: Have to is usually used in question, not must or have got to. Forms of do are used with have to in questions.
(g) I had to study last night
The Past form of have to, have got to, and must (meaning necessity) is had to
(h) I have to (“hafta”) go to downtown today
(i) Rita has to (“hasta”) go to the bank
(j) I’ve got to (“gotta”) study tonight
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