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Difference between ‘Will’ and ‘Would’

1 . Both of these are modal verbs. ‘Will’ is basically used in Future and Present Tense but ‘ Would ‘ is used in Past and Present Tense .

Examples

I will do it tomorrow. ( Future Tense ).

Will you take a break now ? ( Present Tense )

She planned that she would assist you in the meeting . ( Past Tense)

Would you like to take a break now? ( Present Tense )

2 . ‘ Will ‘ is used to indicate real and certain event but ‘ Would ‘ is used to unreal and uncertain event .

Examples – I will be there in time.

I would like to be there .

3 . ‘ Will ‘ is used to ask something with lack of politeness but ‘ Would ‘ is used to ask something with more politeness.

Examples – Will you sit there?

Would you like to sit there ?

4 . ‘ Will ‘ and ‘ Would ‘ both are used to offer something but ‘ Will ‘ is used in informal way and ‘ Would ‘ is used in more formal way .

Examples – Will you take a cup of tea ?

Would you like to take a cup of tea?

5 . ‘ Will ‘ is used to indicate some promises but ‘ Would ‘ is used to give preference.

Examples – I will take you in my team . ( Promise )

I would prefer you than any other inexperienced person in my team .

( Preference )

6 . ‘ Will ‘ is used to indicate warning but ‘ Would ‘ is used to indicate desire .

Examples – It will not be good for you, if you waste your time. ( Warning )

I would like to give a surprise . ( Desire )

7 . ‘ Will ‘ is used in First conditional statement but ‘ Would ‘ is used in Second or Third conditional statements .