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I got my breakfast late vs I had my breakfast later

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'I got my breakfast late' implies that the person's breakfast was received at a later time than usual. 'I had my breakfast later' suggests that breakfast was eaten at a later time than planned. The choice between the two depends on the specific context and the intended meaning.

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Last updated: November 01, 2024 • 12639 views

I got my breakfast late

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the breakfast was received at a later time than expected or usual.

Examples:

I got my breakfast late this morning because I overslept.
She got her breakfast late due to the long queue at the cafe.

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Last updated: November 14, 2024

Apr 18, 2017 ... So I got my breakfast late. I could left home at sharp 8 O'clock, as usual. But, Amma asked me to wait for a while and she can finish making ...
Jun 12, 2017 ... So I got my breakfast late. I could left home at sharp 8 O'clock, as usual. But, Amma asked me to wait for a while and she can finish making ...

Alternatives:

I received my breakfast late
My breakfast arrived late

I had my breakfast later

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the breakfast was eaten at a later time than planned or usual.

Examples:

I had my breakfast later than usual today.
She had her breakfast later than she wanted because of the meeting.

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Last updated: November 14, 2024

Feb 5, 2022 ... I started under blankets on the couch while I had my breakfast. Later, I played curled up on my beanbag, cat back on my lap. And then I ...
Jul 20, 2016 ... Well, I read about much subjects so I will tell you about my day. I woke up at 06:00am, I was to shower and I had my breakfast. Later I was to ...
Dec 28, 2020 ... Respuesta:December 24 was a very special day because I spent it with my family. I woke up at ten o'clock and I had my breakfast. Later ...
I had my breakfast later so it seemed to have run out of many things. Note above. More reviews. Nearby the ibis Southampton. United Kingdom / Southampton ...
Jul 28, 2018 ... Then I had my breakfast. Later, we took a bath together with her boobs getting pressed with my hand and her clit getting teased under the shower ...

Alternatives:

I ate my breakfast later
My breakfast was consumed later

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