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callmecelin

13 Dec 2019

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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.

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Craig_C

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.

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Craig_C

13 Dec 2019

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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.

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callmecelin

13 Dec 2019

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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 😍

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Craig_C

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.

See a translation

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callmecelin

13 Dec 2019

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Craig_C

13 Dec 2019

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You're welcome!

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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.

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.

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.

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.

You're welcome!

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.

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.

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.