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Could anyone please explain a difference between “provided that ~” and “providing that~”?
Could anyone please explain a difference between “provided that ~” and “providing that~”?
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- English (UK)
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There is no difference between the two; however, in my experience, 'provided that' is much more common. I seldom hear people say 'providing that'. It is still correct, however.
- English (UK)
Provided is past tense, it has already occurred
Providing is present, meaning it is happening in that moment
Examples
James PROVIDED THAT information.
James is PROVIDING THAT information right now.
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@gavinadams
Ok. Thank you.
So do the sentences below have the same meaning?
“People tend to get better life status provided that they make a lot of money.”
“People tend to get better life status providing that they make a lot of money.”
Ok. Thank you.
So do the sentences below have the same meaning?
“People tend to get better life status provided that they make a lot of money.”
“People tend to get better life status providing that they make a lot of money.”
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@Emily_B13
Sorry, I meant that when I use “provided that” and “providing that” to mean “if”, whether there are any difference between two.
Sorry, I meant that when I use “provided that” and “providing that” to mean “if”, whether there are any difference between two.
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