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  1. 25-Sep-2007, 18:28 #1
    haseli22
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    Hi everyone.
    Why the short form of "will not" is "won't"?
    Is there a reason for it?
    Thanx.
  2. 25-Sep-2007, 19:56 #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by haseli22 View Post
    Hi everyone.
    Why the short form of "will not" is "won't"?
    Is there a reason for it?
    Thanx.
    nope....no real reason...it just is. English is like that.
  3. 26-Sep-2007, 06:57 #3
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    It could be to make the pronunciation easier; try saying willn't.
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