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used to say what you planned to do, often before something interrupted it
I was gonna call you but I fell asleep.— I was gonna call you but I fell asleep.
She was gonna quit, but her boss gave her a raise.— She was gonna quit, but her boss gave her a raise.
used to politely ask permission to do something
Do you mind if I open the window?— Do you mind if I open the window?
Do you mind if I ask you something personal?— Do you mind if I ask you something personal?
used to introduce the main point or a problem you're about to explain
The thing is, I don't have enough money.— The thing is, I don't have enough money.
The thing is, we already promised to help them.— The thing is, we already promised to help them.
used to say something is discovered to be true, often unexpectedly
It turns out she was right all along.— It turns out she was right all along.
It turns out the store was closed anyway.— It turns out the store was closed anyway.
used to express doubt about whether something is true or will happen
I'm not sure if I can make it tonight.— I'm not sure if I can make it tonight.
I'm not sure if he got my message.— I'm not sure if he got my message.
used to raise a possibility or worry about something happening
What if it rains during the trip?— What if it rains during the trip?
What if she says no?— What if she says no?
used to say you prefer one thing over another
I'd rather stay home tonight.— I'd rather stay home tonight.
I'd rather walk than take the bus.— I'd rather walk than take the bus.
used to strongly advise or warn someone about what to do
You'd better hurry, the train leaves soon.— You'd better hurry, the train leaves soon.
You'd better apologize to her.— You'd better apologize to her.
used to strongly say something is impossible or won't happen
There's no way I'm eating that.— There's no way I'm eating that.
There's no way we'll finish by tonight.— There's no way we'll finish by tonight.
used to say something you believe is true, though you're not completely certain
As far as I know, the store is still open.— As far as I know, the store is still open.
As far as I know, he hasn't called yet.— As far as I know, he hasn't called yet.
used to say what you want to do or what you sense is true
I feel like getting some pizza tonight.— I feel like getting some pizza tonight.
I feel like something's wrong.— I feel like something's wrong.
used to correct a wrong assumption about your reason for something
It's not that I don't like you, I'm just busy.— It's not that I don't like you, I'm just busy.
It's not that the plan is bad, it's just risky.— It's not that the plan is bad, it's just risky.
used to introduce a new situation and its result
Now that you mention it, I remember.— Now that you mention it, I remember.
Now that I have more time, I read a lot.— Now that I have more time, I read a lot.
used to say that as one thing increases, another increases too
The more you practice, the more confident you'll feel.— The more you practice, the more confident you'll feel.
The more I think about it, the less sense it makes.— The more I think about it, the less sense it makes.
used to say what you are expected or required to do
I'm supposed to be there by nine.— I'm supposed to be there by nine.
I'm supposed to finish this by Friday.— I'm supposed to finish this by Friday.
used to talk about a habit or state that was true in the past but isn't now
I used to live in Seoul.— I used to live in Seoul.
She used to play the piano as a kid.— She used to play the piano as a kid.
used to say something will happen very soon
I was about to leave when you called.— I was about to leave when you called.
The movie is about to start.— The movie is about to start.
used to describe an unplanned final result of a situation
We ended up staying home instead.— We ended up staying home instead.
He ended up apologizing first.— He ended up apologizing first.
used to give an opinion you're not fully certain about
I guess we should wait a bit longer.— I guess we should wait a bit longer.
I guess she forgot about the meeting.— I guess she forgot about the meeting.
used to clarify or explain what you just said
I mean, it's not a big deal, right?— I mean, it's not a big deal, right?
I mean, we could try it and see.— I mean, we could try it and see.
used as a filler to add emphasis or check the listener is following
You know, I really appreciate your help.— You know, I really appreciate your help.
It's, you know, kind of complicated.— It's, you know, kind of complicated.
used to politely offer to do something or ask permission
Let me help you with that bag.— Let me help you with that bag.
Let me think about it for a second.— Let me think about it for a second.
used to make a friendly suggestion
Why don't you take a break?— Why don't you take a break?
Why don't you call her and explain?— Why don't you call her and explain?
used to suggest an idea or option
How about we order pizza tonight?— How about we order pizza tonight?
How about Friday instead?— How about Friday instead?
used to express surprise or shock about something
I can't believe you did that!— I can't believe you did that!
I can't believe it's already December.— I can't believe it's already December.
used to say the decision is someone else's to make
It's up to you whether we go or stay.— It's up to you whether we go or stay.
It's totally up to you.— It's totally up to you.
used to politely say something disappointing or negative
I'm afraid I can't make it today.— I'm afraid I can't make it today.
I'm afraid we're out of tickets.— I'm afraid we're out of tickets.
used to say what seems likely based on what you see
It looks like it's going to rain.— It looks like it's going to rain.
It looks like he's not coming.— It looks like he's not coming.
used to politely ask a question or make a request
I was wondering if you could help me.— I was wondering if you could help me.
I was wondering if you're free this weekend.— I was wondering if you're free this weekend.
used to ask someone's opinion or agreement about a suggestion
What do you say we grab lunch?— What do you say we grab lunch?
What do you say to that idea?— What do you say to that idea?
used to say you were going to do something right when something else happened
I was just about to text you.— I was just about to text you.
She was just about to leave the office.— She was just about to leave the office.
used to politely ask for permission
Is it okay if I sit here?— Is it okay if I sit here?
Is it okay if we reschedule?— Is it okay if we reschedule?
used to say you don't want to do something right now
I don't feel like cooking tonight.— I don't feel like cooking tonight.
I don't feel like going out today.— I don't feel like going out today.
used to say something might possibly happen
There's a chance it might snow tonight.— There's a chance it might snow tonight.
There's a chance she'll change her mind.— There's a chance she'll change her mind.
used to politely explain the purpose of what you're saying or doing
I just wanted to say thank you.— I just wanted to say thank you.
I just wanted to check if you're okay.— I just wanted to check if you're okay.
used to clarify or restate something more clearly
What I mean is, we need more time.— What I mean is, we need more time.
What I mean is, it's not your fault.— What I mean is, it's not your fault.
used to introduce the main difficulty in a situation
The problem is, we don't have enough time.— The problem is, we don't have enough time.
The problem is, nobody agrees on the plan.— The problem is, nobody agrees on the plan.
used to emphasize the most important point
What matters is that you tried your best.— What matters is that you tried your best.
What matters is how we handle this.— What matters is how we handle this.
used to say you do something repeatedly, often unintentionally
I keep forgetting his name.— I keep forgetting his name.
I keep making the same mistake.— I keep making the same mistake.
used to say you can't stop yourself from doing something
I can't help laughing when he talks.— I can't help laughing when he talks.
She can't help worrying about her kids.— She can't help worrying about her kids.
used to say something is valuable enough to do
This restaurant is worth trying.— This restaurant is worth trying.
It's worth checking the reviews first.— It's worth checking the reviews first.
used to say doing something would be useless
There's no point arguing about it now.— There's no point arguing about it now.
There's no point waiting any longer.— There's no point waiting any longer.
used to say what you're currently attempting to do
I'm trying to save some money.— I'm trying to save some money.
I'm trying to figure out what happened.— I'm trying to figure out what happened.
used to say something is true, often by coincidence
I happen to know the answer.— I happen to know the answer.
I happen to have some extra tickets.— I happen to have some extra tickets.
used to say one thing happens right after another
Call me as soon as you arrive.— Call me as soon as you arrive.
I'll send it as soon as it's ready.— I'll send it as soon as it's ready.
used to introduce a contrast, meaning despite the fact
Even though it was raining, we went out.— Even though it was raining, we went out.
She smiled even though she was tired.— She smiled even though she was tired.
used to explain a precaution taken for a possible future situation
Take an umbrella in case it rains.— Take an umbrella in case it rains.
I'll bring extra food in case someone's hungry.— I'll bring extra food in case someone's hungry.
used to talk about the most recent occasion something happened
The last time I saw her was in 2020.— The last time I saw her was in 2020.
The last time we talked, everything was fine.— The last time we talked, everything was fine.
used to say something always happens when something else does
Every time I call, he's busy.— Every time I call, he's busy.
Every time it rains, the roof leaks.— Every time it rains, the roof leaks.
used to add extra, often surprising, information
Not only was he late, but he also forgot the tickets.— Not only was he late, but he also forgot the tickets.
She's not only smart, but also kind.— She's not only smart, but also kind.