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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
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What is the difference in meaning?
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What is the difference in meaning:
I `m going to see him this evening.
I will see him this evening.
I`m seeing him this evening.
What is the difference in meaning:
I `m going to see him this evening.
I will see him this evening.
I`m seeing him this evening.
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Dear friend, Anonymous I `m going to see him this evening. - refers to future fulfilment of the present intention; the future happening is seen as imminent; I will see him this evening. - will expresses colourless, neutral future, but may often express intention, eg in making agreements, promises, threats, etc.
- Dear friend, Anonymous I `m going to see him this evening.
- - refers to future fulfilment of the present intention; the future happening is seen as imminent; I will see him this evening.
- - will expresses colourless, neutral future, but may often express intention, eg in making agreements, promises, threats, etc.
- ; I`m seeing him this evening.
- - basic meaning is: future arising from present arrangement, plan, or programme; suggests that the future happening is imminent Respectfully, Gleb Chebrikoff
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Dear friend,
AnonymousI `m going to see him this evening. - refers to future fulfilment of the present intention; the future happening is seen as imminent;
I will see him this evening. - will expresses colourless, neutral future, but m
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