Which one is correct?
"my wife would be accompanying me" or "my wife will be accompanying me"?

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my wife would be accompanying me

This phrase is correct when expressing a conditional situation or a hypothetical scenario.

This phrase is used to indicate a hypothetical or conditional situation in which the wife might accompany the speaker.

Alternatives:

  • my wife might accompany me
  • my wife could be accompanying me

my wife will be accompanying me

This phrase is correct when expressing a definite plan or intention.

This phrase is used to indicate a certain plan or intention for the wife to accompany the speaker.

Alternatives:

  • my wife is going to accompany me
  • my wife plans to accompany me
Both phrases are correct, but they differ in terms of the level of certainty. 'My wife would be accompanying me' implies a conditional situation or a hypothetical scenario, while 'My wife will be accompanying me' indicates a definite plan or intention. The choice between the two depends on the context and the speaker's intended meaning.

Last Updated: March 31, 2024

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