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he is on leave today vs he is on leave

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'He is on leave today' specifies that the person is on leave specifically on that day/ 'He is on leave' is a more general statement indicating that the person is currently on leave without specifying the time frame. Both phrases are commonly used in English.
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Last updated: August 09, 2024

he is on leave today

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to specify that the person is on leave on the particular day mentioned.

This phrase is used to indicate that the person is on leave on the specific day being referred to. It provides a time frame for the leave.

Examples:

  • He is on leave today, so he won't be in the office.
  • I can't reach him because he is on leave today.

Alternatives:

  • He is taking leave today.
  • He is off today.
  • He is on vacation today.

he is on leave

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that the person is currently on leave without specifying a particular day.

This phrase is a general statement indicating that the person is on leave at the present moment. It does not specify the duration or the specific day.

Examples:

  • He is on leave, so we need to assign his tasks to someone else.
  • She is on leave this week.

Alternatives:

  • He is taking leave.
  • He is off.
  • He is on vacation.

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