Will vs Would

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

	Will	Would
Meaning	A word used to talk about the future or to express willingness.	Used to talk about what someone said they wanted or what would happen in the future.
CEFR level	B1	A1
Part of speech	verb
Usage notes	Commonly used for future plans or promises. Generally appropriate in both spoken and written English. Avoid in very formal contexts where 'shall' might be preferred.	Use 'would' for polite requests ('Would you help me?'), for hypotheticals ('If I had money, I would travel'), or for reported speech ('She said she would call me'). Avoid in informal situations where 'will' is more common.

Frequently asked questions: Will vs Would

What's the difference between "Will" and "Would"?

"Will" means: A word used to talk about the future or to express willingness. "Would" means: Used to talk about what someone said they wanted or what would happen in the future.

When should I use "Will" and "Would"?

They can all be used in everyday English.

Are "Will" and "Would" the same CEFR level?

"Will" is at B1, "Would" is at A1 on the CEFR scale.