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I knew it will happen vs I knew it would happen

'I knew it would happen' is the correct phrase to use when referring to something that was expected to happen in the past. 'I knew it will happen' is incorrect because 'will' should be replaced with 'would' to indicate past tense.
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Last updated: July 16, 2024

I knew it will happen

This phrase is incorrect. 'Will' should be replaced with 'would' to indicate past tense.

The correct phrase should be 'I knew it would happen' when referring to something that was expected to happen in the past.

Alternatives:

  • I knew it would happen

I knew it would happen

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something that was expected to happen in the past.

Use 'I knew it would happen' when talking about something that was expected to happen in the past.

Examples:

  • I knew it would happen, so I was prepared.
  • She knew it would happen eventually.
  • They knew it would happen sooner or later.
  • He knew it would happen, but he didn't expect it so soon.
  • We knew it would happen, but we hoped it wouldn't.

Alternatives:

  • I knew it was going to happen
  • I knew it was going to occur
  • I knew it was going to take place
  • I knew it was going to happen
  • I knew it was going to transpire

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