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Jesusengland Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

If we go on like this, we'll / we're going to lose ...

Hello.

What is the difference in meaning between these sentences:

- If we go on like this, we'll lose all our money.
- If we go on like this, we're going to lose all our money.

Thanks.
  

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No difference in intent. For the linguist, the first views it from inevitability; the second views it from the volitional aspect.

  • No difference in intent.
  • For the linguist, the first views it from inevitability; the second views it from the volitional aspect.
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No difference in intent. For the linguist, the first views it from inevitability; the second views it from the volitional aspect.

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