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Joseph A Posted 9 years ago
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Hello to everyone

Can we use "would" in the sentence below?

-When I arrive, I would let him know.

Kind regards

JA

  

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Joseph A Can we use "would" in the sentence below? Yes; it is less definite than 'will'-- you are not 100% sure whether you let him him know even if you arrive.

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  • Joseph A Can we use "would" in the sentence below?
  • Yes; it is less definite than 'will'-- you are not 100% sure whether you let him him know even if you arrive.
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Joseph ACan we use "would" in the sentence below?

Yes; it is less definite than 'will'-- you are not 100% sure whether you let him him know even if you arrive.

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Joseph ACan we use "would" in the sentence below?-When I arrive, I would let him know.

No. Use 'will'. However, when advising someone else:

When he arrives, I would let him know.

This can be used when you mean "if I were you" at the end.

CJ

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