supposition implying strong probability
Must in this meaning is found only in affirmative sentences. In Uzbek this meaning is generally rendered by means of the attitudinal adverbs balki, bo`lsa kerak.
In English this meaning may also be expressed by means of the attitudinal adverb probably.
In this meaning must may be followed by different forms of the infinitive. If reference is made to the present, the Continuous infinitive is used with dynamic verbs.14
E.g. The book is not on the shelf. Jane must be reading it. Let’s have something to eat. You must be starving.
If must is followed by the simple infinitive of dynamic verbs, it expresses obligation.
E.g. Jane must read the book. You must stay here.
However, with stative verbs the simple infinitive is used to express supposition.
E.g. He must be over fifty.
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