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Sun 25 Sep, 2016 11:23 am
I have not seen my younger brother for ten years. I think he would/should be taller than me now.
Which word should I use? Thanks.
@tanguatlay,
"Should" is a bit more formal, Tang
Use 'should'.
Use 'should' for a real expectation; use 'would' for an unlikely or unreal conditional:
I have not seen my younger brother for ten years. I think he should be taller than me now.
My younger brother did not buy Microsoft shares when he had the chance. If he had, I think he would be rich by now.