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Anon006 Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Can/could

Difference here:

I can/could see myself marrying you in a few years.

  

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'can' is more certain; it sounds more positive. 'could' is more like 'maybe'; it sounds more hypothetical (imaginary). CJ

— CalifJim

  • 'can' is more certain; it sounds more positive.
  • 'could' is more like 'maybe'; it sounds more hypothetical (imaginary).
  • CJ
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'can' is more certain; it sounds more positive.
'could' is more like 'maybe'; it sounds more hypothetical (imaginary).

CJ

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