will come in handy vs would come in handy

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Will come in handy' is used to express a future certainty, while 'would come in handy' is used to express a hypothetical situation or a polite suggestion. The choice between them depends on the context and the level of certainty or politeness the speaker wants to convey.

Last updated: March 20, 2024

will come in handy

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

This phrase is used to indicate that something will be useful or helpful in the future. It implies a high level of certainty.

Examples:

I'm sure this flashlight will come in handy during the camping trip.
Having an umbrella will come in handy if it rains later.

Alternatives:

is going to come in handy
is sure to come in handy
is bound to come in handy
is certain to come in handy
is likely to come in handy

would come in handy

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

This phrase is used to suggest that something might be useful or helpful in a hypothetical situation or to make a polite suggestion. It implies a lower level of certainty compared to 'will come in handy.'

Examples:

If you bring an extra pen, it would come in handy.
A map would come in handy if we get lost.

Alternatives:

might come in handy
could come in handy
may come in handy
should come in handy
ought to come in handy

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will come in handy vs would come in handy