if it rains tomorrow, vs If it will rain tomorrow

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'If it rains tomorrow' is used for a future condition that is likely to happen, while 'if it will rain tomorrow' is used for a future condition that is uncertain or less likely to happen.

Last updated: April 15, 2024 • 335 views

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a future condition that is likely to happen.

"if it rains tomorrow,"

This phrase is used to talk about a future event that is expected to occur, such as making plans based on the assumption that it will rain tomorrow.

Examples:

If it rains tomorrow, we will have to cancel the picnic.
If it rains tomorrow, I will bring an umbrella.
If it rains tomorrow, the game will be postponed.

Alternatives:

If it is going to rain tomorrow,
If it does rain tomorrow,
If there is rain tomorrow,
If rain is forecasted for tomorrow,
If tomorrow brings rain,

This phrase is correct and is used when referring to a future condition that is uncertain or less likely to happen.

"If it will rain tomorrow"

This phrase is used when the speaker is unsure about the future event or when the possibility of rain is being questioned.

Examples:

If it will rain tomorrow, we might need to reschedule the outdoor event.
If it will rain tomorrow, I will bring a raincoat just in case.
If it will rain tomorrow, we should check the weather forecast.

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Why can't we say "If it will rain tomorrow, the event will be put off." instead of "If it rains tomorrow, the event will be put off."?
1: If it will rain tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic. 2: If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic. 3rd April 2007. Jackson6612. 1 2. Comments.
Can I interpret 'If it will rain tomorrow, I will not go out.' as 'If it is true that it will rain tomorrow, I will not go out.'?
Nov 4, 2016 ... ... If it will rain tomorrow," an S is also added to the first "rain" because it is used as a verb, not a noun. An S is not added to the second ...

Alternatives:

If it rains tomorrow,
If it is going to rain tomorrow,
If there is rain tomorrow,
If rain is forecasted for tomorrow,
If tomorrow brings rain,

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