we will be giving

USAGE SUMMARY

"we will be giving" is correct and can be used in written English.
You can use it when you want to indicate that something is in the process of happening. For example: "We will be giving out free samples at our store this weekend."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Formal & Business

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

54 human-written examples

"We will be giving it a good go," said Anderson.

The Guardian - Sport

But we will be giving it a go and trying to get to the final.

Independent

A Pearson spokeswoman said: "We will be giving schools their marks on time.

The Guardian

"We know we have to win and we will be giving it everything.

The Guardian - Sport

To say thank you to our followers, we will be giving away free one-year subscriptions to The New Yorker.

The New Yorker

"We will be giving the police the money they need to recruit 5,000 more officers," said Mr Straw.

The Economist

"Well, then," Mr. Rumsfeld said, "we will be giving you notification of unilateral withdrawal from the treaty".

The New York Times

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

4 human-written examples

On Sunday we will be given our first glimpse.

The Guardian - Sport

"If they don't grant us that, then we will go on strike and we will be given a 3-0 defeat".

BBC

"If we are perceived as a front-running team - among the top three, four teams - we will be given time," Mercedes boss Toto Wolff told BBC Sport.

BBC

As we repent of not actively caring, we will be given opportunities to care.

Huffington Post

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When writing for a broad audience, this phrase is suitable due to its clear and easily understandable meaning.

Common error

Avoid using "we will be giving" when a simple future tense ("we will give") is more appropriate. "We will be giving" implies a duration or process, not just a single, instantaneous action.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "we will be giving" functions as a future continuous verb phrase. It indicates an action of giving that will be in progress at a specific time in the future. Ludwig AI confirms its correctness and usability in written English.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

60%

Formal & Business

20%

Science

10%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

2%

Wiki

3%

Social Media

5%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "we will be giving" is a grammatically sound and frequently used phrase to describe a future, ongoing action of providing or distributing something. As Ludwig AI confirms, it's suitable for various contexts, particularly in news, business, and general communication. While versatile, it's essential to consider the nuance of continuous action versus a simple future promise (using "we will give"). Alternatives like "we shall provide" or "we're going to give" offer subtle variations in formality and emphasis, which expands possibilities for greater nuance in different contexts. Remember that precision in tense usage can significantly impact the message.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

we're going to give

Uses a more conversational contraction for "we are going to give", making it less formal.

we'll be providing

Uses a contraction and replaces "giving" with "providing", which is slightly more formal.

we are going to be providing

A more verbose and slightly emphatic version of the original.

we shall provide

Replaces "will be giving" with a more formal and slightly archaic alternative.

we're set to give

Indicates a firm arrangement or expectation of giving.

we plan to give

Similar to "we intend to give", but slightly more concrete in terms of planning.

we intend to give

Emphasizes intention and planning rather than the ongoing action.

we'll hand out

Replaces "giving" with "hand out", suggesting a distribution of items.

we are to give

Implies a scheduled or obligatory action.

we're bestowing

Uses a more elevated and ceremonial term for "giving", suggesting a formal bestowal.

FAQs

How can I use "we will be giving" in a sentence?

Use "we will be giving" to describe a future action that will be ongoing. For example, "We will be giving presentations throughout the conference".

What is a formal alternative to "we will be giving"?

A more formal alternative would be "we shall provide", which carries a slightly more official tone.

Is it correct to say "we are giving" instead of "we will be giving"?

While "we are giving" can work, it implies the action is happening now. "We will be giving" clearly indicates a future, ongoing action.

What's the difference between "we will give" and "we will be giving"?

"We will give" implies a simple future action, whereas "we will be giving" suggests a continuous or repeated action in the future. For example, "We will give a prize" versus "we will be giving prizes all day".