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had it been known to me vs had it known to me

Both phrases are not commonly used in English. The correct form would be "had it been known to me." This phrase is a conditional construction that expresses a hypothetical situation in the past.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 972 views

had it been known to me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a conditional construction used to express a hypothetical situation in the past. It is often used to convey regret or surprise.

Examples:

  • Had it been known to me, I would have acted differently.
  • Had it been known to me earlier, I could have helped.
  • Had it been known to me that you were coming, I would have prepared a meal.
  • Had it been known to me that the store was closed, I wouldn't have gone there.
  • Had it been known to me that you were sick, I would have visited you.
  • had it been known to me, would have induced me to try oil as well as water among the first instead of among the last of my own experi- ments, as actually ...
  • Apr 10, 2011 ... ... beginning student's coursework make me wonder how it would have affected my own progress in Japanese, had it been known to me at the ...
  • Jul 28, 2008 ... After longer use of the Epson R 2880 I have discovered a problem that, had it been known to me, would have persuaded me NOT to buy the ...
  • Sep 15, 2011 ... Had it been known to me earlier, I would have been a totally different person," says Ramachandran, who is serving lifetime for killing his relative ...

had it known to me

This phrase is not a standard construction in English and is not commonly used.

This phrase does not follow the correct conditional structure in English. The correct form should include 'been' after 'had it.'

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