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Use of will... 1. I probably won't stay at home. (Is it correct?) 2. I'll probably spend time with friends. (Is it correct?) 3. I will probably stay at home. OR I probably will stay at home. Which one is correct? OR Both are correct? So, What kind of words similar to "probably" can I use with will?
Jan 7, 2017 9:51 PM
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1. I probably won't stay at home. (Is it correct?) == Yes it is! 2. I'll probably spend time with friends. (Is it correct?) == Yes! 3. I will probably stay at home. OR I probably will stay at home. Which one is correct? OR Both are correct? == Both are correct! You can say : I might stay at home instead of I will probably stay at home and you can also say I will more likely be at home as well. You know that probably means that it is more likely to actually happen?
January 7, 2017
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It is likely I won't stay at home (then). possible, likely, perhaps, could be, ....similar but subtle distinctions to tell apart.
January 7, 2017
The only thing that isn't correct: "Both are correct?" needs to be "Are both correct?" Another alternative to probably is likely, but I think probably sounds better in your examples. You can also say unlikely, for example "It's unlikely I'll stay at home." or "I'll be unlikely to stay at home."
January 7, 2017
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