Will or Would?

Question

When will or would be used in the sentence?what is the difference between these two?

Answer 1

I would help you.
Means I wish I could, but I won't because of the circumstances.
I will help you.
Means I actually will help you.

The action is going to happen when you use will, not likely when you use would.

Also, would is a polite way of asking for something.
I would like a cup of green tea, please.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

As someone else has mentioned, would is the past tense for will, but there are several other things to take into account when deciding which word to use, and they all depend upon the context in which they are used. The best way to solve this problem is to consult a dictionary, which shows an example of each of several ways either might be used. If you do not already have your own dictionary, you should consider investing in one. You would be amazed at the time you would save when doing your homework, plus.....you may find yourself intrigued by all the info in a dict., and read just for the sake of learning---really.

Answer 3

Will' & 'Would' both are called Modal Auxiliary (helping) Verbs. They give various meanings to the verbs.

Here is an authentic Information (QUOTED)on

"Uses of 'Will' and 'Would'

In certain contexts, will and would are virtually interchangeable, but there are differences. Notice that the contracted form 'll is very frequently used for will.

1. Will can be used to express willingness:

Eg:

I'll wash the dishes if you dry.
We're going to the movies. Will you join us?

2. It can also express intention (especially in the first person):

Eg. I'll do my exercises later on.

and

3. prediction:

Eg.

a) specific: The meeting will be over soon.

b) timeless: Humidity will ruin my hairdo.

c). habitual: The river will overflow its banks every spring.

II.

1. 'Would' can also be used to express willingness:

Eg. Would you please take off your hat?

2. It can also express insistence (rather rare, and with a strong stress on the word "would"):

Eg. Now you've ruined everything. You would act that way.
and characteristic activity:

3. customary:

Eg. After work, he would walk to his home in West Hartford.


4. typical (casual):

Eg. She would cause the whole family to be late, every time.

5. In a main clause, would can express a hypothetical meaning:

Eg. My cocker spaniel would weigh a ton if I let her eat what she wants.

6. Finally, would can express a sense of probability:

Eg. I hear a whistle. That would be the five o'clock train.

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I'm sure This answer must get me 10 points.

Answer 4

Will I answer this question? (rubs chin in thought) Would I answer this question? =)

I once heard that when you ask someone to help you with something, it's much more polite to ask them if they WOULD do that thing than if they WILL do it. For example: "Fred, WOULD you mind taking out the trash?" is sincerely asking him if he would mind or not whereas, "Fred, WILL you take out the trash?" sounds more like a demand.

Interestingly enough, though, 'WOULD' is the past tense of 'WILL'. So, to be used correctly, 'would' should only describe something that has already happened and is usually followed by the word, 'have'. (Example: "Fred would have taken out the trash if I had asked him nicely".)

So maybe the person who told me the above story doesn't know what they are talking about? WILL I tell that person? (hehe) No.

Answer 5

simply put, "will" is active (also assertive and confirmative) and allows no options. a test of one's character--"fulfill what you say or else people wouldn't trust you." eg, i Will see you later for dinner (definite, without a doubt). she Will go to the doctor after lunch.

"would" is more passive and allows options. i would go If i have the time (there's the option not to). i would drop over If possible tonight (there's the option of not dropping by).

so "will" is the stronger and more assertive of the two. when you say "will," there's no option to back down. "would" gives you that option.

hope you understand now :D

Answer 6

will is used with the intention that the person is going to respond positively or at the moment's notice
will is the desire to......

would is similar, with doubt, you are not sure if the person is going to do as you suggest

that does not mean in either situation the person is going to respond to your liking.....

Answer 7

Will is always something you will do in the future. Would has various meanings. It can be past tense, as in "I would have gone with you." It can be conditional, as in, "I would go with you if you drive."

Answer 8

will is going to
would is under the circumstances.
its like will is knowing you're going to.

Answer 9

Will asked his brother if he would get him some ice cream.