Would that work? vs Will that work?

Both "Would that work?" and "Will that work?" are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "Would that work?" is more polite and tentative, often used when making a suggestion or seeking permission. On the other hand, "Will that work?" is more direct and straightforward, often used when asking about the feasibility or possibility of something.

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Would that work?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in polite or tentative situations.

This phrase is used to ask about the possibility or suitability of something in a polite or tentative manner. It is often used when making suggestions or seeking permission.

Examples:

Would that work for you?
Would that work as a solution?
Would that work as a compromise?

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I don't know, meet someone else, how would that work?
Okay, what about whipped cream, would that work?
Two men, one woman - how would that work?
Like, how would that work?
Forgive me, but how would that work?
Walter, would that work?
How would that work?
I mean, would that work?
Krieger, would that work?
If I tried reverse psychology, like, if I just said to you right now, "Walter, don't tell me what that is,"Would that work?
Now, how would that work?
I mean, how would that work?
Now, how would that work?
How would that work? - I mean, I... I know it would be...
And how, how would that work?
But why try to shape Spark to a data warehouse, and how would that work?
When Nadine and I decided to get pregnant, one option was that both of us get inseminated, and then I thought, how would that work?
Would...? A weather balloon, would that work?
How would that work?
How would that work?

Alternatives:

Do you think that would work?
Is that a feasible option?
Could that be a solution?
Might that be acceptable?
Is that a viable choice?

Will that work?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in direct or straightforward situations.

This phrase is used to ask about the feasibility or possibility of something in a direct or straightforward manner. It is often used when seeking confirmation or clarification.

Examples:

Will that work for the project?
Will that work as a solution?
Will that work with our schedule?

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I can give you two nights and two days, will that work?
Will that work? Okay, open and close your fist several times.
Sounds good, but will that work?
Nonsense, how will that work?
Yes - will that work??
So how will that work?
I'm O-positive, will that work?
Will that work? Meanwhile, I've arranged for members of Weight Watchers to sit farthest from the dessert buffet, and pregnant women will get the table closest to the restrooms.
There's also a wet tyre test scheduled at Paul Ricard at the end of the month. How will that work?
And how long will that take to work?
Actually, which is Garcinia supplement that will work effectively?
You really think that will work on me?
Can you people guarantee that this will work?
So now why don't we try something that will work?
How do you find a garcinia Cambogia that will actually work?
How do you know that this will work?
And you've convinced your reptilian friends that this will work?
You are too afraid that it will not work?
What do you see that will not work?
We realize your body is unique. However, all of us seem to have the exact same question in mind: is there a diet on the market that will really work?

Alternatives:

Is that going to be effective?
Does that seem feasible?
Can that be implemented?
Is that a viable option?
Would that be suitable?

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