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what happens vs what will happen

Both "what happens" and "what will happen" are correct, but they have different verb tenses. "What happens" refers to current or future events in a more general or immediate sense, while "what will happen" specifically refers to future events. The choice depends on the timeframe.
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what happens

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to ask about current or future events in a more general or immediate sense.

Use "what happens" to inquire about events that are currently occurring or are expected to occur in the near future.

Examples:

  • What happens if it rains during the picnic?
  • I wonder what happens next in the story.
  • Can you tell me what happens after the meeting?
  • What happens if I press this button?
  • Do you know what happens when you mix these two chemicals?
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  • An attempt to answer the age old interview question "What happens when you type google.com into your browser and press enter?" - alex/what-happens-when.
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Alternatives:

  • What is happening
  • What will happen
  • What is going to happen
  • What occurred
  • What took place

what will happen

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to ask specifically about future events.

Use "what will happen" to inquire about events that are expected to occur in the future.

Examples:

  • What will happen if we don't finish the project on time?
  • I'm curious about what will happen in the next episode.
  • Can you predict what will happen in the stock market?
  • What will happen if I miss the deadline?
  • Do you know what will happen if we take that route?
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  • Jan 18, 2024 ... Greetings! Just logged into my Evernote account today and found out that now I can't have more than 50 notes. I'm wondering what will happen ...
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Alternatives:

  • What happens
  • What is going to happen
  • What is happening
  • What occurred
  • What took place

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