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13 Dec 2019
Spanish (Mexico)
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What is the difference between did not, will not and didn't, won't and I know it's a contraction but is there any difference if I say did not and didn't?.... ?
Feel free to just provide example sentences.
Feel free to just provide example sentences.
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13 Dec 2019
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Yes, the contraction is more common in casual conversation.
Sometimes you would use the separate words when you want to be emphatic.
I did NOT take your money.
That way the meaning is more powerful.
Sometimes you would use the separate words when you want to be emphatic.
I did NOT take your money.
That way the meaning is more powerful.
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English (US)
They are identical in meaning.
Sometimes in written English, "did not" is more formal. For example, use *did not " on a resume or business letter.
Sometimes in written English, "did not" is more formal. For example, use *did not " on a resume or business letter.
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@Craig_C thank you so much!!!...
so in a casual conversation is it more normal to use didn't/won't? thank you 😍
so in a casual conversation is it more normal to use didn't/won't? thank you 😍
English (US)
Yes, the contraction is more common in casual conversation.
Sometimes you would use the separate words when you want to be emphatic.
I did NOT take your money.
That way the meaning is more powerful.
Sometimes you would use the separate words when you want to be emphatic.
I did NOT take your money.
That way the meaning is more powerful.
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English (US)
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