Questions tagged [will-would]
This tag is for questions asking about difference between two auxiliary verbs: will and would. Questions that only have to do with one of them can also use this tag, because the two modal verbs share a lot in common and can be easily confused.
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"would" can be used to express the degree of certainty? Or it is always used under hypothetical condition?
I am wondering about "would" can be also used to express the degree of certainty.
Not any website shows any example sentences using "would" to express the degree of certainty only ...
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Different usages of "will" and "would" [closed]
Mechanical testing provides information about the suitability of a material for its intended application to help companies design products that will perform as expected.
Does "will" here ...
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Use and meaning of WOULD
Could you please explain me what is the use and the meaning of WOULD in this sentence?
“It’s very odd that he WOULD HAVE BEHAVED rudely to you”.
Thank you!
Francesca
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I was watching a video on youtube and in that video a sentence was spoken. "This video would be different."
Why is "would" used in this video. (on 00:00:28)
https://youtu.be/1mHjMNZZvFo
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"I could meet you" vs "I can meet you" & "I would meet you" vs "I will meet you"
Is it true that "could" is generally referred to talk about past possibilities? If so, why?
We say "I could meet you tomorrow". Why can't we just say "I can meet you tomorrow.&...
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It would be or will look
Which of the following is correct?
Put these sunglasses on – then it would look more realistic.
Put these sunglasses on – then it will look more realistic.
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Will vs would. Reason behind answer
Which of the following is a grammatically CORRECT sentence?
A) You had better told her everything, or else you will lose a friend.
B) You had better told her everything, or else you would lose a ...
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Usage Would instead of did
Why do natives sometimes use "would" instead of did in simple past questions? I can't find the rule about this anywhere. I hear such questions like "Why would you call the police? "...
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Why is "would" used in "tasks that would not overwhelm them"?
I find it very confusing to use 'would' in sentences like:
That's why they give beginner employers introductory tasks that would not overwhelm them.
Why is "would" used here?
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Is that sentence grammatically correct?
I came across the sentence below:
”Honestly, I thought everything went wrong and I will have to take the test again.”
Or should it be written this way:
”Honestly, I thought everything went wrong and I ...
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Modal verbs: difference betweeen ¨Would¨ and ¨Could¨
I have a question: when I could use the modal verb ¨Could¨ and when ¨Would¨ because for me is similar. I know ¨Would¨ we can use it in very polite situations like ¨would you like a cup of coffee¨. But ...
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What is the difference between 'I will do it' vs 'Let me do it'?
I feel the following sentences sound similar meaning but still, we use them differently at a different situation. What is the reason for this?
Let me show you around the city vs I will show you ...
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Would be or Would have been, and why?
He would be a king, unfortunately he died due to a disease
He would have been a king, unfortunately he died due to a disease
Would be or Would have been, and why?
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Will and Would In future prediction
While learning C2 level grammar structures for my exam, I came across this structure. Using would with wide range of adverbs such as possibly, undoubtedly etc.
Consider these sentences:
I believe ...
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would: polite request
I'm learning modal verbs, would!
I'll try for understanding how can 'would' be used for polite requests by approaching with a methodology.
The methodology is that we think 'would' is the past version ...
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I would deny that report.(intention vs imaginary condition?)
There is a sentence, "I would deny that report".
and here is another sentence and explanation.
ex)
I would attend the party.
Means I'm not going to the party, unless something else is ...
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would + verb construction
I've been learning English for some time now, but have a huge problems with all constructions with 'would'.
For example today I found that out in one of the NYT articles:
[...]He wouldn’t learn ...
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What is the meaning of "would" in "would step in to fill the void"?
From this : https://www.bbc.com/sport/basketball/52970613
Doncic would make his first-team debut at Real Madrid aged 16
That summer's EuroBasket also, inadvertently, gave Doncic the chance to ...
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Modal Verbs Will_Would differences
1). In the context of disease management, it is not the case that one drug would work for the entire population and a single one would be useful for that patient’s lifetime.
2). In the context of ...
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Will and would modal verb differences
1). A majority of voters approved changes to Russia's constitution that would allow president valdmir putin to hold power until 2036
2). A majority of voters approved changes to Russia's constitution ...
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will and would differences
1). Without my coach it wouldn't be possible.
2). Without my coach it will not be possible.
What is the difference in meaning between these two sentences???
I Know that "would" is used in ...
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Will vs would usage differences
What will you do if you find a suitcase with $10,000?
What would you do if you found a suitcase with $10,000?
I know that first sentence is normal and second sentence is hypothetical and imaginary. ...
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Writing : Would you quit killing after how many people you would kill? [closed]
A : Would you quit killing after how many people you would kill ?
B : I would quit killing after I would kill five more.
(or I would quit after I will make the number 10, which is the number of ...
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What's meaning "would" in this sentence?
What's the usage and meaning of "would" in this sentence:
He (Sherlock Holmes) would undoubtedly have been baffled by the way the crime was
committed.
In this sentence, why is “have” used ...
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Is such modal verb transition grammatically sound?
Barry wouldn't give up, and the woman that he married won't either.
The speaker addressing this is the subject's—Barry—spouse.
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"I wouldn't want to around the amount of people at that pool party even before the pandemic."
First of all, I would like to know what differences do the use of won't and wouldn't make in any sentences, and what kind of meanings (wouldn’t) would conveys in the following sentence.
I wouldn't ...
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Please, explain the use of 'would' in this sentence
Please, explain the use of 'would' in this sentence
I'm only 36, but I feel like I'm too old to understand and explain certain expressions sometimes.. (since this is something younger people would ...
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Which tense is more suitable?
In the near future you will discard your body with robotic upgrades.
Or
In the near future you would discard your body with robotic upgrades.
Won't we use "would" instead as we're speculating ...
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Understanding usages of would
I would call you.
What does this mean?
1) Am I being doubtful about calling someone? Like less probability of calling someone.
2) Just saying that I will call if some conditions happen.
Like in ...
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What's the difference between what I was hoping would happen? vs. What I was hoping that would happen?
The sentence "What I was hoping that would happen?" is possible? If possible, what is the function of that? Is it one of relative pronouns or what?
My understanding for "What I was hoping would ...
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What's the difference between these two
1.How long will it last?
2.How long would it last?
One is present and the other is past?
In what context I can use them?
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Can you contract WILL with nouns in informal writing / speaking?
I'm considering writing the following in an email to a friend.
I'm sure the exam'll be easy.
But it just sounds wrong to me, even in an informal setting....
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Different usages of would
Hey, Would you beat your friend for 100 dollars?
What does this mean?
a) Requesting someone to beat his/her friend for 100 dollars?
or
b) Asking whether they would beat his friend for 100 dollars ?
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will and would usage differences
1) "You could not make me happy, and I am convinced that I am the last woman in the world who would make you so."
2) "You could not make me happy, and I am convinced that I am the last woman in ...
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would like vs simple present tense
1) After we go for a run, I would like some tea.
2) After we go for a run, I like some tea
What is the difference between the meanings of these two sentences?
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Usage of 'would'
Consider the following sentence
The program was able to communicate with humans using simple software that would recognize when certain key words were used.
I want to translate this sentence. ...
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"I will say it is better" emphasizing "will"
In my shop I am selling a new thing. And a customer asks me about the quality of the new thing.
And I responded by saying:
I will say it is better, since I am selling it. First use then see.
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difference between WILL, BE GOING TO and the present continuous [closed]
when we can use WILL, BE GOING TO or the present continuous.
and what is the difference between situations we use each of them?
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"Would be" usage
She would be sixteen.
She would be his wife.
What do these two sentences mean?
Do they mean that “she is sixteen” and “she is his wife”? If not what is the difference between these two ...
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Will and would difference
1) Having faster computers would make for a more efficient system.
2) Having faster computers will make for a more efficient system
What is the difference in meaning between these two sentences? ...
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will and would usage [duplicate]
Do you think he will come?
or
Do you think he would come?
Which is the correct form? If both are correct, What is the difference in their meaning? I have seen similar questions, but the are not ...
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will vs would usage
Can I use "will not" instead of "would not" in the sentence given below? If so, What is the difference?
No matter what I did, Ken wouldn't do what I told him.
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What is the difference between "will" and "would"?
“This system Would largely benefit the numerous migrant beneficiaries such as labourers, daily wagers, blue-collar workers etc. who frequently change their place of dwelling in search of employment or ...
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confusion of conditional constructions
Am I crazy? If I am, would I realize it?
Why can't I use will here? I think it is in first conditional form. So will should be used
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confusion of usage of would
I have heard these type of sentences
1) I would like to invite Mr.Ram to the stage
2)I would like to thankyou
Why would is used in these sentences? Are they hypotetical ? Are the conditional, ...
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Understanding would
He would do it
What does sentence this mean?? Does this mean any of the following four ways
1) He will do it (if some conditions are met)
2) He will do it (if some conditions are met, but now ...
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Why is "would" used in this sentence?
I would roast you but my mom said I am not allowed to burn trash.
Why is "would" used in this sentence?
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Is "will" compulsory for future event?
Here, both sentences indicate a future event.
What is the difference between the two sentences?
The meeting starts at 5 o'clock.
The meeting will start at 5 o'clock.
Is the first ...
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The meaning of "would have" + the past participal of a verb in context
I have come across it in this video. It is 2 minutes and 28 seconds. Here is the context:
Language is complex, and difficult to learn. So complex, that one relatively popular theory, which comes ...
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Is would necessary in "... when I got paid I would leave my office..."? [closed]
Every month when I got paid I would leave my office and go to the bookshop and spend a little fortune.
"Would" is here to indicate that the action was done many times. I was wondering if "would" was ...
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