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Fuchsia Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Will not vs not about to

a) I will not go there.

b) I'm not about to go there.

Could you tell me whether there exists any difference of meaning or nuance between the above sentences? Thanks in advance!

  

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Here's the basic idea. A is a basic statement about the future. Depending on the context, it can also mean a refusal.

— Clive

  • Here's the basic idea.
  • A is a basic statement about the future.
  • Depending on the context, it can also mean a refusal.
  • B i s a refusal, and also focuses more on the immediate future.
  • Clive
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Here's the basic idea.

A is a basic statement about the future. Depending on the context, it can also mean a refusal.

B is a refusal, and also focuses more on the immediate future.

Clive

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