Comparison of Future Perfect Simple and Future Perfect Continuous

Aspect Future Perfect Simple Future Perfect Continuous
Structure Subject + will have + past participle Subject + will have been + present participle
Duration Emphasizes completion of an action at a specific point in the future Emphasizes the duration of an action leading up to a specific point in the future
Completed Action Focuses on the completion of an action Focuses on the ongoing nature of an action leading up to a specific point in the future
Examples By next year, I will have finished my degree. By next year, I will have been studying for four years.
Usage

Used for actions that will be completed by a specific point in time in the future

Used for actions that will be ongoing and eventually completed by a specific point in time in the future
Emphasis Emphasizes the completion of an action Emphasizes the ongoing nature of an action

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