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I don't see OR I can't see Should we say "I don't see" OR "I can't see" for the following example : I don't see if there is any side-effect in the future. THanks a lot!
2012년 8월 24일 오후 1:40
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You might want to use "will be" instead of "is," since you are speaking about the future instead of the present. Example: "I don't see if there will be a side effect in the future." Secondly, whether you use "don't see" or "can't see" depends on what you are trying to say, since they could mean different things. "I don't see" could mean, "I don't understand." It could also mean "I doubt," as in, "I doubt there will be a side effect in the future." "I can't see," means that you have no way of knowing if there will be a side effect in the future. It would be similar to saying "I can't tell if there will be a side effect in the future." Are you trying to say that the chance of a side effect in the future is unlikely? You might want to say, "I don't think there will be a side effect in the future." It's clearer/more specific. Are you trying to say you have no way of knowing if there will be a side effect in the future? Say, "I can't tell if there will be a side effect in the future." I hope this helps! :)
2012년 8월 25일
I would say can't. It better carries the idea of trying one's best to look into the uncertain future. Don't just means flatly "it won't happen".
2012년 8월 24일
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