Which is correct:
"we will need" or "we would need"?

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we will need

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a future necessity with certainty.

Use 'we will need' when you are certain about a future necessity or requirement.

Examples:

  • We will need more time to complete the project.
  • I think we will need to buy some groceries before the party.
  • She will need to study hard to pass the exam.

Alternatives:

  • we must have
  • we are going to need
  • we are going to require
  • we have to have
  • we have to get

we would need

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a hypothetical or polite request.

Use 'we would need' when making a hypothetical request or expressing a polite necessity.

Examples:

  • We would need your assistance to complete the task.
  • I would need your permission to proceed with the plan.
  • She said we would need to leave early to avoid traffic.

Alternatives:

  • we might need
  • we could use
  • we should have
  • we may require
  • we would like to have
Both 'we will need' and 'we would need' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'We will need' is used to express a future necessity with certainty, while 'we would need' is used to express a hypothetical or polite request. The choice between them depends on the level of certainty or formality required in the statement.

Last updated: March 23, 2024

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