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"wouldn't" vs "would not"

Both "wouldn't" and "would not" are correct forms in English. "Wouldn't" is a contraction of "would not" and is more commonly used in spoken English and informal writing, while "would not" is more formal and less common in everyday conversation.

Last Updated: March 23, 2024

wouldn't

This is a common contraction of "would not" used in spoken English and informal writing.

Use "wouldn't" in informal situations or in spoken English to express the negative form of "would."

Examples:

  • I wouldn't go there if I were you.
  • She wouldn't believe me even if I told her the truth.

Alternatives:

  • would not

would not

This is the full form of the negative form of "would." It is more formal and less common in everyday conversation.

Use "would not" in formal writing or when you want to emphasize the words separately.

Examples:

  • I would not hesitate to help you if you needed it.
  • He said he would not be able to attend the meeting.

Alternatives:

  • wouldn't

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