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You can always vs You could always

Both "you can always" and "you could always" are correct, but they are used in slightly different ways. "You can always" is used to express a general truth or ability in the present or future, while "you could always" is used to express a possibility or suggestion in a polite or hypothetical way.
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You can always

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a general truth or ability in the present or future.

Use "you can always" to indicate that someone has the ability or option to do something at any time, now or in the future.

Examples:

  • You can always call me if you need help.
  • You can always count on her to be there for you.
  • You can always improve your skills with practice.
  • You can always choose to change your mind.
  • You can always find a solution if you look hard enough.
  • Oct 23, 2015 ... ... .com/OfficialJackson Music video by Alan Jackson performing You Can Always Come Home. (C) 2015 ACR Records, LLC http://vevo.ly/M9yvWd.
  • Sep 8, 2012 ... Is there any difference between "You can always trust me", and "You always can trust me"? Is the second one shows the more emphasis?!
  • Jul 24, 2018 ... Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group You Can Always Come Home · Alan Jackson Angels And Alcohol ℗ 2015 ACR Records, LLC Released on: ...
  • Jul 26, 2021 ... "Well, The Emptiness is Endless, Cold as the Clay, You Can Always Come Back, But You Can't Come Back All the Way." Music. I just can't throw ...
  • May 14, 2018 ... https://www.etsy.com/s... Select Music By Jake Chudnow: / jakechudnow. A Game You Can Always Win. 7M views · 6 years ago ...more. Vsauce2. 4.55M.
  • Feb 25, 2018 ... ProTip: You can always take more, you can never take less. I know this is fairly obvious statement and one that many people here already ...
  • Nov 23, 2018 ... "You can always count on Americans to do the right thing - after they've tried everything else." -Winston Churchill
  • Jan 9, 2019 ... My most favorite line is refrain: No matter how far wrong you've gone you can always turn around. And later in the song: Turn around Turn around Turn around.
  • Nov 17, 2021 ... You Can Always Come Home sounds like it was an updated version of Home specifically made for the ch2 soundtrack. but im a little confused.

Alternatives:

  • You are always able to
  • You always have the option to

You could always

This phrase is correct and commonly used to suggest a possibility or offer in a polite or hypothetical way.

Use "you could always" to suggest a possibility or offer in a polite or hypothetical manner, often implying that the speaker is willing to help or provide assistance.

Examples:

  • You could always ask for help if you need it.
  • You could always come over if you want to talk.
  • You could always try a different approach.
  • You could always consider other options.
  • You could always join us if you're interested.
  • Nov 17, 2018 ... "You could always join our Vault. We value loyalty." -I said as I knew I'd evict him later just to get his bad-ass outfit. · Comments Section.
  • Nov 11, 2018 ... Coud you please explain to me the difference between "coud do" and "could always do". For ex: you could ask her for help. You could always ask ...
  • Jun 17, 2024 ... "You could always be Aegon the Strong". Show. "My Nephew has already taken that one". Strong jokes will never get old. Upvote 95
  • Jan 9, 2021 ... 64K likes, 420 comments - hardstark on January 9, 2021: "You could always count on Neil to show up early to your party, which as someone ...
  • Sep 19, 2019 ...You could always just use flash” is technology malpractice. Chen: All the iPhone 11 models have a new ultra-wide-angle lens in their cameras, ...
  • ... You could always try ringing again. If you can't get it locally, there's always the Internet. → always. Exercises. Exercises. Vocabulary exercises help you to ...
  • Or, You Could Always Use Maps. March 7, 2011 Leave a Comment. In my last post I talked about lifting the fog to get off of the ledge. I made two summarizing ...
  • Jul 13, 2018 ... You could always tell a Wilgar Campbell drum kit, eh? MaryandTony Cunniam and 277 others. 󰤥 278. 󰤦 8. 󰤧 20. Paula Campbell. My Dad on drums ...
  • Dec 6, 2022 ... for forgiveness, you could always pray. Space_Samurai. Summary: When he turns eighteen, Luo Binghe decides to follow the noble demon tradition ...
  • Sep 9, 2024 ... Moira King (@moiraeking). 1 Like. It's very close to —san thought so you could always move it to the front to separate yourself a bit. cin ...

Alternatives:

  • You have the option to
  • You might want to consider

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