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Postmodernbliss Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
Used to vs. Would
Hello.
Many kind thanks in advance to whomever can answer the following question: what is the difference between 'used to' and 'would' in the sentences below?
Dr. Kim would write prescriptions for patients who looked tired.
Dr. Kim used to write write prescriptions for patients who looked tired.
My thought is 'would' refers to a condition (i.e. when people looked tired), while 'used to' refers to regularity of past action that no longer occurs (i.e. prescriptions were written often for people who looked tired).
Again, any thoughts on this are great appreciated.
Many kind thanks in advance to whomever can answer the following question: what is the difference between 'used to' and 'would' in the sentences below?
Dr. Kim would write prescriptions for patients who looked tired.
Dr. Kim used to write write prescriptions for patients who looked tired.
My thought is 'would' refers to a condition (i.e. when people looked tired), while 'used to' refers to regularity of past action that no longer occurs (i.e. prescriptions were written often for people who looked tired).
Again, any thoughts on this are great appreciated.
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'Would' states a past routine or habit. 'Used to' merely states a past condition or situation. You cannot use 'would' in 'I used to like candy'.
- 'Would' states a past routine or habit.
- 'Used to' merely states a past condition or situation.
- You cannot use 'would' in 'I used to like candy'.
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'Would' states a past routine or habit. 'Used to' merely states a past condition or situation. You cannot use 'would' in 'I used to like candy'.
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