What is the difference in meaning between:
Would the boss cancel the meeting?
Will the boss cancel the meeting?
When should one use first, and when second?
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Sign up to join this communityWhat is the difference in meaning between:
Would the boss cancel the meeting?
Will the boss cancel the meeting?
When should one use first, and when second?
If we had a big snowstorm, would the boss cancel the meeting?
We had 30cm of snow. (In US would be a foot, ech!) Will the boss cancel the meeting?
Would is speculative. WIll is a prediction or intent.