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Couldn't come tomorrow vs Can't come tomorrow

Both phrases are grammatically correct, but the second is more common. 'Couldn't come tomorrow' implies a hypothetical or conditional situation, while 'can't come tomorrow' indicates a definite inability to come tomorrow.
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Couldn't come tomorrow

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It implies a past inability to come tomorrow.

This phrase is used to express that someone was unable to come tomorrow for some reason in the past.
  • May 8, 2023 ... Could is would + can. So his sentence properly matches tenses with the following 2: I would be gone. I couldn't come tomorrow (I ...
  • 4 days ago ... ... I told him that I couldn't come tomorrow but can he leave the boxes outside and I would Zelle him. *a story thread*. 1.5K · 150 · 9. 11.
  • Sep 16, 2024 ... ... couldn't come tomorrow as they had to be in Las Vegas for a show, but we all had a good laugh, and then they had to catch up with the back ...
  • 4 days ago ... ... be late I told him that I couldn't come tomorrow but can he leave the boxes outside and I would Zelle him. *a story thread*. 504 · 23 · 4. 2.
  • Oct 18, 2015 ... I'm seeking to express "chacun son tour" in the following context: I chat with a friend who tells me he couldn't come tomorrow morning ...
  • Jun 29, 2014 ... Chico: “Couldn't come tomorrow. That's too quick.” Groucho: “Say, you're lucky they didn't come yesterday.” C: “We were busy yesterday, but ...
  • Apr 18, 2011 ... I don't see why the Easter bunny couldn't come tomorrow if you wanted him to. There are no rules or regulations regarding how you celebrate Easter.
  • Nov 28, 2006 ... The other day I wanted to say to my friend 'I thought you were going to say that you couldn't come tomorrow'. How would I translate the 'you ...
  • Ravelli: Couldn't come tomorrow, that's too quick. Spaulding: Say, you're lucky they didn't come yesterday! Ravelli: We were busy yesterday, but we charge ...

Alternatives:

  • wasn't able to come tomorrow
  • was unable to come tomorrow
  • couldn't make it tomorrow
  • couldn't come the next day
  • couldn't come on that day

Can't come tomorrow

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It indicates a present inability to come tomorrow.

This phrase is used to express that someone is currently unable to come tomorrow.
  • May 8, 2023 ... Saying, "I can't come tomorrow," and "I couldn't come tomorrow," mean the exact same thing. But saying could makes it feel like you're less ...
  • Sep 21, 2011 ... Hi all :) How would you translate 'I'm afraid' in the following sentence: I can't come tomorrow I'm afraid. Je ne peux pas venir demain, ...
  • Mar 11, 2019 ... You can't come tomorrow. So, past tense works and present perfect tense doesn't work because there is no link to the present or future. It's ...
  • Jun 29, 2024 ... You. Me. Brunch? Tomorrow? Sunday 6/30 10:30-1. more. paulaknowscville. Well can't come tomorrow but today's ... more. June 29 · ummascville's ...
  • May 8, 2019 ... Here's my version: “I can't come tomorrow because my wife isn't feeling well. I have to stay home and look after the children.” Continue ...
  • If you can't come tomorrow, I will try to accommodate you another day, as I would love for everyone who wants to see the bird to get a chance, however ...
  • Oct 23, 2007 ... B) your mum: I can't come tomorrow. My gut-feeling says no.
  • Feb 11, 2005 ... I hear there will be grapes and other sophisticated snacks. Even if you can't come tomorrow, I think they're going to leave the exhibit up for a ...
  • Sep 19, 2018 ... I think I can't come tomorrow. are they both natural? or only one of them is actually used in real talk?(when you made an appointment with ...

Alternatives:

  • am unable to come tomorrow
  • won't be able to come tomorrow
  • can't make it tomorrow
  • can't come the next day
  • can't come on that day

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