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Wowenglish Posted 15 years ago
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I wonder if there is subtle difference between "1" and "2".
1. I say we are almost there.
2. I'd say we are almost there.
  

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Wowenglish Would I wonder if there is subtle difference between "1" and "2". 1. I say we are almost there.

  • Wowenglish Would I wonder if there is subtle difference between "1" and "2".
  • 1.
  • I say we are almost there.
  • 2.
  • The simple present is more positive.
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WowenglishWould
I wonder if there is subtle difference between "1" and "2".
1. I say we are almost there.
2. I'd say we are almost there.The simple present is more positive. (without the "would") You stand by your statement.

"Will" seems to work the same way:

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