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Nature 04 Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

A question regarding the use of "would"

Hi there, I wish to know if there is a difference in meaning in the following sentences.

1. I wouldn't be surprised if you would win

2. If you won I wouldn't be surprised

I heard both constructions, however, I am not quite sure if they carry the same meaning. Thanks in advance.

  

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Nature 04 1. I wouldn't be surprised if you won 2. If you won I wouldn't be surprised I have fixed #1; it was wrong grammar.

— Mister Micawber

  • Nature 04 1.
  • I wouldn't be surprised if you won 2.
  • If you won I wouldn't be surprised I have fixed #1; it was wrong grammar.
  • Now you can see that they are synonymous.
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Nature 041. I wouldn't be surprised if you won 2. If you won I wouldn't be surprised

I have fixed #1; it was wrong grammar. Now you can see that they are synonymous.

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Thank you for your prompt response and for letting me know about the first sentence being grammatically incorrect. I am now wondering if it is possible to say something like: as a child I would (used to) pretend to be a soccer player, but later I would realize that being a soccer player was not for me.

I'm not sure if saying "would" twice sounds ok.

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