Whats the meaning of "would" when its used in conversational,real English

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Hello friends,Greetings                      I observed in movies that foreigners use "would" very often.What does it imply.Thanks.

Kooyeen · Accepted Answer

Hi David,
I have no idea... Do you have any examples? "Would" is a common auxiliary verb, it's used very frequently by native speakers, so I really don't know what exactly your problem is.

Clive · Answer

Hi,

I observed in movies that foreigners use "would" very often.What does it imply.

Interestingly, I don't hear the word 'foreigner' used very often these days.

It may be because I live in Canada, a country with many immigrants.

It's one of those words that is rather subjective. David, you are probably a foreigner to me, and I am a foreigner to you.

A 'foreigner' does not necessarily mean a native speaker of English. eg If someone lives in China, they could speak of both Russian and British people as foreigners.

I assume that in your post, what you really mean is 'natve speakers of English'.

Best wishes, Clive

David Little · Answer

Thank you Kooyeen and Clive.Yes,by foreigners I meant native speakers,particularly people from USA,UK,Canada,Australia and South Africa.I am sorry for not being specific.

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