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Originally Posted by a_3  I'm confused by the meaning of would when talking about past. For example, what's the difference of "yesterday he came here" or "yesterday he would come here"? Is it that when the happening were kind of unexpected or not so usual, then it would be better to use "would"? |
One would not use "would" in that sentence with "yesterday". It is difficult to imagine a one-day habit.
Ten years ago, he came here. (one time)
Ten years ago he would come here (often). (repeated action)