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Nerdikarp Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Do the terms 'would' and 'probably will' have the same meaning?

Are the two interchangeable?

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No. "would" and "probably will" are different. "would" is used in a second conditional pattern, for example, and "probably will" can't be used there.

— CalifJim

  • No.
  • "would" and "probably will" are different.
  • "would" is used in a second conditional pattern, for example, and "probably will" can't be used there.
  • If I had a million dollars, I would buy an expensive new car.
  • ) CJ
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No. "would" and "probably will" are different.

"would" is used in a second conditional pattern, for example, and "probably will" can't be used there.

If I had a million dollars, I would buy an expensive new car. (You can't substitute "probably will" here.)

CJ
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