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danielenglish

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Hi,

Please clarify the usage difference

I guess he would not come tomorrow

I presume he would not come tomorrow


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Firstly, I would use will there, not would. I would use presume when I thought I had a pretty good reason to think that he won't come, and guess when it was more speculative.
 

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Please not much clear still:roll:

Make it at one shot and precise

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