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"Couldn't" vs "wouldn't"

Both "wouldn't" and "couldn't" are correct English contractions, but they are used in different contexts. "Wouldn't" is the contraction of "would not" and is used to express a refusal or a future possibility. On the other hand, "couldn't" is the contraction of "could not" and is used to express inability or impossibility.

Last Updated: March 31, 2024

Couldn't

This is a correct English contraction of "could not".

Use "couldn't" when you want to express inability or impossibility.

wouldn't

This is a correct English contraction of "would not".

Use "wouldn't" when you want to express a refusal or a future possibility.

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