Timeline for Past tense for future actions?
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| Apr 9, 2023 at 18:30 | comment | added | FumbleFingers | I had no idea when making my initial comments under your question that I'd end up firmly committing to the Past Tense version for all "normal" contexts. For me as a native speaker, it turns out the confusion relating to use to and used to being homophonous was crucial, even though my entire engagement with the text was conducted in the silent written medium. The power of word sounds is quite astonishing! | |
| Apr 9, 2023 at 18:22 | comment | added | H D | The example you provided at the end (which involved purchasing a pint of milk) was very relatable and helpful in clarifying the concept! Thank you for all your wonderful help! | |
| Apr 9, 2023 at 18:20 | vote | accept | H D | ||
| Apr 9, 2023 at 9:43 | history | edited | FumbleFingers | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
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| Apr 9, 2023 at 9:34 | history | answered | FumbleFingers | CC BY-SA 4.0 |