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It will rain this afternoon. vs It's going to rain this afternoon.

Both phrases are correct and commonly used to indicate that rain is expected in the afternoon. The choice between 'it will rain' and 'it's going to rain' depends on personal preference or style, as both convey the same meaning.
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Last updated: August 07, 2024

It will rain this afternoon.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate a future event of rain in the afternoon.

This phrase is a simple future tense construction used to predict rain in the afternoon.

Examples:

  • It will rain this afternoon, so don't forget your umbrella.
  • I think it will rain this afternoon, based on the dark clouds.
  • According to the forecast, it will rain this afternoon.
  • She believes it will rain this afternoon.
  • Will it rain this afternoon?

Alternatives:

  • It's going to rain this afternoon.
  • There will be rain this afternoon.
  • Rain is expected this afternoon.
  • This afternoon will bring rain.
  • Expect rain this afternoon.

It's going to rain this afternoon.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate a future event of rain in the afternoon.

This phrase is a future tense construction using 'going to' to predict rain in the afternoon.

Examples:

  • It's going to rain this afternoon, so take your raincoat.
  • I heard it's going to rain this afternoon.
  • The weather report says it's going to rain this afternoon.
  • She's convinced it's going to rain this afternoon.
  • Is it really going to rain this afternoon?

Alternatives:

  • It will rain this afternoon.
  • There will be rain this afternoon.
  • Rain is expected this afternoon.
  • This afternoon will bring rain.
  • Expect rain this afternoon.

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