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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Difference between would/will, could/can

What is the difference between those two set of words? Does it make a difference in the interpretation of sentences?

Ex:

I would see you tomorrow
I will see you tomorow

and

I can see you tomorrow
I could see you tomorrow

Thank you in advance.
  

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This is what I think: "I would see you tomorrow" sounds like an unfinished sentence. " I don't think you could use this sentence apart from the if-clause. "I willl see you tomorrow" is a definite statement.

  • This is what I think: "I would see you tomorrow" sounds like an unfinished sentence.
  • " I don't think you could use this sentence apart from the if-clause.
  • "I willl see you tomorrow" is a definite statement.
  • There's no expectation of anything changing this fact.
  • For example, when you have made an definite appointment with someone, you will see him/her tomorrow.
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This is what I think:

"I would see you tomorrow" sounds like an unfinished sentence. Example: "I would see you tomorrow, if the bus drivers weren't on a strike." I don't think you could use this sentence apart from the if-clause.

"I willl see you tomorrow" is a definite statement. There's no expectation of anything changing this fact. For example, when you have ma

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