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    Default Have (A) Reason

    "I have reason to be worried."
    "I have a reason to be worried."

    "Reason" is both countable and uncountable. Could both sentences be correct?
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    They're both correct.
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    Do they mean the same thing?
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    Default Re: Have (A) Reason

    I have reason to be worried - My worry is justified.
    I have a reason to be worried/for being worried - One thing is causing my worry.
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