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I can't meet you vs I won't be able to meet you

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'I can't meet you' implies a current inability to meet,. 'I won't be able to meet you' suggests a future inability. The choice between them depends on the context and the timing of the meeting.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a current inability to meet someone.

"I can't meet you"

This phrase is used to convey that at the present moment, meeting the person is not possible due to various reasons.

Examples:

  • I can't meet you for lunch today.
  • I can't meet you at the airport because I'm stuck in traffic.
  • Mar 26, 2023 ... 917 likes, 17 comments - brindles202 on March 26, 2023: "I'm at the W,but I can't meet you in the lobby #miami #travel #abs #bikini".
  • Feb 9, 2023 ... I'm afraid I can't meet you. (You aren't obligated to state your reason.) I'll be involved with other things forever so let's wrap things up ...
  • Apr 11, 2023 ... michael_seater on April 11, 2023: "…I can't meet you in the lobby. #lumix #lumixdmc @lumixusa @lumix".
  • May 31, 2011 ... Hi, I have such trouble with the word 'meet' in French. I want to say 'Unfortunately I can't meet you tomorrow'; is it 'Malheureusement je ...
  • Feb 5, 2021 ... ... " can be translated to あなたが見えない or あなたに会えない(I can't meet you, depending on the context). Upvote 14. Downvote Reply reply
  • Oct 25, 2021 ... 36. I can't meet you tomorrow because I the football match on TV.A. Watch B. will have watched C. will watch D. will be watching
  • Dec 3, 2021 ... "I can't meet you but I want you to send me money" is a big red flag. Can you look up local property records to see who owns the property ...
  • What If I can't meet you in person? Can we still work together? Yes. I've done therapy with clients who have worked or studied all across the country and ...
  • Aug 2, 2018 ... Synonym for I can't meet you tomorrow. Just the tone. Saying "I can't meet you tomorrow" is putting it bluntly and saying it flat out.
  • Sep 9, 2023 ... I can't meet you everyday but, i miss you everyday.. ♥️. Save. Save. More like this. the deep thinker - hey you, you're damn precious to me?

Alternatives:

  • I am unable to meet you
  • I cannot meet you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a future inability to meet someone.

"I won't be able to meet you"

This phrase is used to indicate that in the future, meeting the person will not be possible due to certain circumstances.

Examples:

  • I won't be able to meet you for dinner tomorrow.
  • I won't be able to meet you at the concert because I have a prior commitment.
  • I'm sorry I won't be able to meet you all at AsiaPopCon, I was really looking forward to it. Please enjoy the event on my behalf!
  • Sep 25, 2024 ... Very sad to announce that I will not be able to make an appearance at Asia PopCon in Malaysia this year. I'm sorry I won't be able to meet you all.
  • Apr 8, 2021 ... Rik (unfortunately I am leaving in 2 weeks so I won't be able to meet you personally). 1 Like. makara May 18, 2021, 1:27am 11. @rik-shaw This ...
  • Mar 5, 2018 ... I'm sorry I won't be able to meet you all, I was really looking forward to it. Please enjoy the event on my behalf!. more. View all 113 ...
  • Aug 2, 2018 ... ... I won't be able to meet you tomorrow" is more politely/professionally.|@natele938 Incorrect. There is a difference between refusing to meet ...
  • Apr 20, 2019 ... "I'll be having a meeting tomorrow at 3, so I won't be able to meet you at the airport." As for future arrangements, and judging by all the ...
  • Nov 5, 2017 ... But If you only have the example sentence. Could it be meant that someone talking to friend as meaning I won't be able to meet you today?
  • Mar 23, 2011 ... I won't be able to meet you all at Kolli hills as I'll be in either Rameshwaran or Madurai on May 7th and 8th. :(. Klub Class, Mar 24, 2011.
  • However, if I'm in a session, I won't be able to meet you right away, but will as soon as possible. When the time arrives for your appointment, I'll gather ...
  • Jan 18, 2023 ... And I regret that I won't be able to meet you before we move, but I hope you can visit us in the new place. I appreciate your offer to help ...

Alternatives:

  • I will not be able to meet you
  • I cannot meet you in the future

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