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Originally Posted by Harry Smith  Hi, Svartnik!
The verb "to be to" is the equivalent of the modal verb "must". It's used in timetables, schedules etc.
e.g. The train is to arrive soon.
I'm to be at university at half past eight.  |
Hello HS
Of course not the equivalent, at most a synonym since both may express obligation.
It is not 'to be to', it is 'be to', and it is a modal idiom and not a modal auxiliary like 'must'.
