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how would I vs how will I

Both "how would I" and "how will I" are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. "How would I" is used when asking about a hypothetical situation or seeking advice, while "how will I" is used when asking about future plans or actions.

Last updated: March 31, 2024

how would I

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when asking about hypothetical situations or seeking advice.

Use "how would I" when you want to ask about a hypothetical situation or seek advice on a particular matter.

Examples:

  • How would I know if he likes me?
  • How would I handle this difficult situation?
  • How would I improve my English skills?
  • Then how would I find it?
  • According to your story, how would I save them?
  • If I was asleep, how would I be on the phone?
  • So, if I wanted you dead, how would I find my Raul Ramirez?
  • But neither of us has much control over it and how would I even know?
  • But then, how would I hear my girlfriend's name over the P.A.?
  • I mean, how would I pass the time until my one and only offspring,
  • But even if I wanted to fight this recall, how would I do it?
  • And how would I try and stop you?
  • Say, if I wanted to get everybody together here just in one room, how would I do that?
  • Even if I wanted to, how would I do it without ruining "mouth and Millie in the morning"?
  • If I was worried about his peace of mind and thought he might be a danger to children, how would I go about confirming that?
  • If I weren't telling you the truth... how would I have gotten this?
  • And, if so, how would I not be a loud, weird knob?
  • So how would I even know if I was doing a good job?
  • Even if I wanted to, as you say, be less humble, blow my own horn, how would I do it?
  • (Laughs): Because... how would I even know you were... doing that?
  • It sounds like a line, but... how would I, in a pool... naked?
  • I know, it's just... if I wanted to hire someone from my neighborhood to kill you, how would I do it, go door-to-door?
  • I didn't even see him properly, and even if I did see him, how would I even remember when it was so long ago?

Alternatives:

  • how could I
  • how should I

how will I

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when asking about future plans or actions.

Use "how will I" when you want to ask about your future plans or actions, or when seeking information about what will happen next.

Examples:

  • How will I get to the airport on time?
  • How will I manage my time effectively?
  • How will I know if the meeting is canceled?
  • And then how will I make my Alfie laugh?
  • I feel dizzy, how will I get home?
  • But how will I meet the contact?
  • And how will I go to school?
  • Otherwise, how will I breathe?
  • If I can't establish relationships in my personal life, how will I ever do it with a patient?
  • But how will I go to school?
  • (CHUCKLES) So how will I see Charlie Chaplin?
  • I studied history, but how will I manage with Italian?
  • But how will I keep from overeating?
  • I guess I could, but how will I remember not to tell anyone?
  • But how will I find who it belongs to?
  • Now how will I get my half-black baby and become City Comptroller?
  • Remember, you used to ask your brother... how will I become a pilot unless I have a plane?
  • I could bury him in the arbor where the ground is soft... but how will I get him out of here?
  • But how will I get them out of the store?
  • If he puts one in my head... how will I remember?
  • You know, like a heart itching, not sure how will I do through the week?
  • as in how will I get you to stop talking?
  • And if I don't know how to flirt, how will I ever get that spark?

Alternatives:

  • how can I
  • how do I

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