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Danial Hafy Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Would

Hello, I'm from Malaysia, so I'm not that good in english, so I'm sorry if there's any mistakes.

Example 1: I would do anything for you
Example 2: I will do anything for you

Are there any differences between these two words?
  

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Hello, Danial—and welcome to English Forums. Well, keep practicing, because I've met several Malaysians that speak excellent English! Example 1: I would do anything for you Example 2: I will do anything for you The first sentence is more polite and more formal than the 2nd.

  • Hello, Danial—and welcome to English Forums.
  • Well, keep practicing, because I've met several Malaysians that speak excellent English!
  • Example 1: I would do anything for you Example 2: I will do anything for you The first sentence is more polite and more formal than the 2nd.
  • The first is a conditional sentence with an implied 'if'-clause: I would do anything for you [if you asked me / if an opportunity arose] .
  • The second sentence is a more forthright statement of decision or future surety.
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Hello, Danial—and welcome to English Forums. Well, keep practicing, because I've met several Malaysians that speak excellent English!

Example 1: I would do anything for you
Example 2: I will do anything for you

The first sentence is more polite and more formal than the 2nd. The first is a conditional sentence with an implied 'if'-clause: I would do anything for you [if
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Thanks a lot! That's a fast reply! Emotion: big smile

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