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i would not have asked vs i would have asked

The phrases "I would not have asked" and "I would have asked" have different meanings and are used in different contexts. "I would not have asked" implies that the speaker did not ask a question in the past, while "I would have asked" suggests that the speaker would have asked a question in a hypothetical situation. Therefore, these phrases are not directly comparable as they convey different ideas.

Last updated: March 21, 2024

i would not have asked

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that the speaker did not ask a question in the past.

This phrase is used to express regret or a decision not to ask a question in a specific situation that occurred in the past.

Alternatives:

  • I didn't ask
  • I chose not to ask

i would have asked

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that the speaker would have asked a question in a hypothetical situation.

This phrase is used to talk about a question that the speaker would have asked in a different situation or under different circumstances.

Alternatives:

  • I might have asked
  • I could have asked

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