What is the difference between the following sentences?
1- I will say that it is good for you. 2- I would say that it is good for you
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What has your research into the meanings of will and would provided? – Davo Aug 03 '17 at 15:21
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2kiamlaluno's answer to “when would” vs “when will” is relevant – herisson Aug 03 '17 at 17:55
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In the senses which perhaps correspond most closely, 'I will say that it is good for you.' has the sense that you're sticking your neck out and claiming that it is good for you (with the implication that other things you've suggested about 'it' are less certain). 'I would say that it is good for you' means that you're risking saying the same thing, but wearing neck armour this time. A more guarded / hedged assertion. – Edwin Ashworth Aug 03 '17 at 22:49
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1st sentence states possibility. "If he asks me, I will say that it is good for him." 2nd sentence states suggestion. "If you ask me, I would say, it is good for you."
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