Which one is correct?
"I will come back tonight" or "I am coming back tonight"?

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I will come back tonight

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a future intention or plan to come back later.

This phrase is used to indicate a future action of coming back. It implies that the speaker has made a decision or plan to return at a later time.

Examples:

  • I will come back tonight after I finish my work.
  • She will come back tonight to celebrate with us.
  • Will you come back tonight for dinner?
  • He said he will come back tonight to help us move.
  • We will come back tonight to watch the movie.

Alternatives:

  • I will be coming back tonight
  • I am going to come back tonight
  • I'll be back tonight
  • I'll come back tonight
  • I'm returning tonight

I am coming back tonight

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that the action of coming back is currently happening or about to happen soon.

This phrase is used to emphasize the immediacy or near future of the action of coming back. It implies that the speaker is on their way back or will be returning very soon.

Examples:

  • I am coming back tonight, so please wait for me.
  • She said she is coming back tonight to finish the project.
  • Are you sure you are coming back tonight?
  • He is coming back tonight to pick up his belongings.
  • We are coming back tonight after the concert.

Alternatives:

  • I will be coming back tonight
  • I am going to come back tonight
  • I'll be back tonight
  • I'll come back tonight
  • I'm returning tonight
Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I am coming back tonight' is used when you want to emphasize the action of coming back as something that is currently happening or about to happen soon. 'I will come back tonight' is used when you want to express a future intention or plan to come back later.

Last Updated: March 22, 2024

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