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LouiST Posted 14 years ago
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'would' for the past
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While I was reading "The Last Song" I noticed that Nicholas Sparks often use "would" for the past.
What does that mean?
I only know "used to", but I reckon it's similar.
If it is, how does it work? I mean ... would + infinitive? or what else? Is there a continuous?
And what would be the difference between 'used to' and 'would' for the past then?
Thank you all that you are willing to help!! Great forum!
L
While I was reading "The Last Song" I noticed that Nicholas Sparks often use "would" for the past.
What does that mean?
I only know "used to", but I reckon it's similar.
If it is, how does it work? I mean ... would + infinitive? or what else? Is there a continuous?
And what would be the difference between 'used to' and 'would' for the past then?
Thank you all that you are willing to help!! Great forum!
L
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louiST I only know "used to", but I reckon it's similar. Yes. "used to" and "would" can be used in similar ways.
- louiST I only know "used to", but I reckon it's similar.
- Yes.
- "used to" and "would" can be used in similar ways.
- See Would vs used to CJ
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louiSTI only know "used to", but I reckon it's similar.Yes. "used to" and "would" can be used in similar ways.
See Would vs used to
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Ah, thank you!! 
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