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Dutch boy Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Going to be and want to become

Hello, could someone tell me the difference between going to be and want to become, and

the meaning of it.

I'm going to be a doctor.

I want to become a doctor.
  

Top answer

dutch boy I'm going to be a doctor. This is a confident statement about what the future will bring. You plan to become a doctor, and you intend to carry out your plan.

— CalifJim

  • dutch boy I'm going to be a doctor.
  • This is a confident statement about what the future will bring.
  • You plan to become a doctor, and you intend to carry out your plan.
  • dutch boy I want to become a doctor.
  • This is a statement of your desires, your hopes.
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dutch boyI'm going to be a doctor.
This is a confident statement about what the future will bring. You plan to become a doctor, and you intend to carry out your plan.
dutch boyI want to become a doctor.
This is a statement of your desires, your hopes. Maybe you will get what you want; maybe you won't.

CJ
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