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PreciousJones Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Won't

I wouldn't tell anyone. And

I won't tell anyone.

What's the difference when both are said during the present about a recent situation.
  

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Hi, I wouldn't tell anyone. And I won't tell anyone. What's the difference when both are said during the present about a recent situation.

— Clive

  • Hi, I wouldn't tell anyone.
  • And I won't tell anyone.
  • What's the difference when both are said during the present about a recent situation.
  • I wouldn't tell anyone.
  • Sounds like you are giving advice to someone.
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Hi,

I wouldn't tell anyone. And

I won't tell anyone.

What's the difference when both are said during the present about a recent situation.

I wouldn't tell anyone. Sounds like you are giving advice to someone.

eg (If I were you) I wouldn't te
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The first indicates a condition: I wouldn't tell anyone (if you told me).
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CliveHi,
I wouldn't tell anyone. And
I won't tell anyone.

What's the difference when both are said during the present about a recent situation.

I wouldn't tell anyone. Sounds like you are giving advice to someone.
eg (If I were you) I wouldn't tell anyone.
I won't tell anyone. A simple statement of fact, about yourself.

Clive
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If you want your statement to sound like you mean it, use "won't".

As explained, "would"- when used in statement, suggests an element of condition. usually it implies a lesser degree of conviction. Example: A - John is having a Christmas party at his new house. I am going. Are you?

B - Too soon to tell... I think I would (if I could my work finishe
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