It looks like it's going to rain vs It will look like it's going to rain.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'It looks like it's going to rain' is the more common and natural way to express the idea that the weather appears to be changing. On the other hand, 'It will look like it's going to rain' could be used when talking about a future event or a hypothetical situation.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 1915 views

It looks like it's going to rain

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express the observation that the weather seems to be changing and rain may be imminent.

Examples:

It looks like it's going to rain, so we should bring an umbrella.
Based on the dark clouds, it looks like it's going to rain soon.
It looks like it's going to rain, judging by the drop in temperature.
It looks like it's going to rain, according to the weather forecast.
It looks like it's going to rain, but the sun might come out later.

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It looks like it's going to stay nice.
You know, it looks like it's going to be a long trip to New York.
It looks like it's going to be sunny.
'No, no, it looks like it's going to be a couple of hours at least.
Maybe but it looks like it's going in between buildings.
Looks like it's going to the dental premises.
Well, tonight at the meeting, if it looks like it's going bad, I whistle.
It looks like it's going well, so I won't disturb.
Maybe, but it looks like it's going in between buildings.
Looks like it's going to be a long night for everybody.
This looks like it's going to get dirty and ugly.
At least the Balfour case looks like it's going to run to form.
Looks like it's going to be quite a day for Mr Selfridge.
Looks like it's going to be a hot time in this old town tonight.
Looks like it's going to be his little brother, Alex Hopper.
Let me warn you, looks like it's going to be a rough ride.
Looks like it's going to be a cold night out.
Folks, looks like it's going to get a little bit bumpy ahead.
Looks like it's going to be a hot one.
Looks like it's going to be a hot time in this old town tonight.

Alternatives:

It seems like it's going to rain
It appears like it's going to rain
It appears that it's going to rain
It seems that it's going to rain
It appears as if it's going to rain

It will look like it's going to rain.

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase could be used when discussing a future event or a hypothetical situation where the weather will appear to be changing.

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Looks like it's going to the dental premises.
It looks like it's going to stay nice.
You know, it looks like it's going to be a long trip to New York.
It looks like it's going to be sunny.
Looks like it's going to be a long night for everybody.
This looks like it's going to get dirty and ugly.
At least the Balfour case looks like it's going to run to form.
Looks like it's going to be quite a day for Mr Selfridge.
Looks like it's going to be a hot time in this old town tonight.
Looks like it's going to be his little brother, Alex Hopper.
Let me warn you, looks like it's going to be a rough ride.
Looks like it's going to be a cold night out.
Folks, looks like it's going to get a little bit bumpy ahead.
Looks like it's going to be a hot one.
Looks like it's going to be a hot time in this old town tonight.
This place looks like it's going to take three days to clean up.
I want a chance to have something of my own... which doesn't look like it's going to happen, ever.
Maybe but it looks like it's going in between buildings.
Looks like it's going that way.
Looks like it's going down at the Fashion Arcade.

Alternatives:

It will seem like it's going to rain
It will appear like it's going to rain
It will appear that it's going to rain
It will seem that it's going to rain
It will appear as if it's going to rain

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