i would have messed up vs i maybe messed up

The two phrases are not directly comparable as they convey different meanings. 'I would have messed up' indicates a hypothetical situation in the past where a mistake could have been made but wasn't, while 'I maybe messed up' suggests uncertainty about whether a mistake was made. Both phrases are correct in their respective contexts.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 807 views

i would have messed up

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a hypothetical situation in the past where a mistake could have been made but wasn't.

This phrase is used to talk about a situation that didn't happen but could have resulted in a mistake. It is often used to reflect on past actions or decisions.

Examples:

If I hadn't double-checked the numbers, I would have messed up the entire report.
I would have messed up the recipe if you hadn't reminded me about the missing ingredient.

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This will all take 3-4 years but if I was to join when I was 28-29, I would have messed up. This is because it would take me until my early 30s to get married.
I would have messed up the bumper, at the very least.” As an adolescent I remember complaining when I was told what I should and should not do on Sabbath; ...

Alternatives:

I could have messed up
I might have messed up
I should have messed up

i maybe messed up

This phrase is correct and can be used to express uncertainty about whether a mistake was made.

This phrase is used when you are unsure if you have made a mistake. It implies a possibility of having messed up but is not definitive.

Examples:

I maybe messed up the presentation, but I'm not sure.
She said I maybe messed up the order, but I don't remember making any mistakes.

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... maybe because it's a laptop what I did was re-installed my ubuntu and this time Nvida prime work's fine. I maybe messed up with something I shouldn't before.
Mar 5, 2011 ... This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Mar 5, 2011. This is learned by ear so i maybe messed up ...
May 5, 2015 ... I'm just a little worried that I maybe messed up on the voicemail and it didn't go though. But of course I won't know till tomorrow sometime.
Mar 7, 2015 ... English is not my native language. that's why I maybe messed up with words selection. Secondly, Thank you for your great response and ...

Alternatives:

I might have messed up
I could have messed up
I think I messed up

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i would have messed up vs i maybe messed up