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If he were a rich vs If he was a rich

The correct phrase is "if he were a rich." This is an example of the subjunctive mood, where "were" is used with the verb "be" in hypothetical or contrary-to-fact situations. "If he was a rich" is incorrect because it does not follow the correct subjunctive form.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 3018 views

If he were a rich

Correct. This is an example of the subjunctive mood, using "were" with the verb "be" in hypothetical situations.

This phrase is used in hypothetical or contrary-to-fact situations to express a condition that is not true.
  • He'd be a rich man if he could pass them off.
  • If a rich music biz dude wanted to get rid of Reid and our friend Temple, they could hire the job out.
  • I want to know if a rich man's wife thinks the same.
  • Even if he were rich and dressed like Truman Capote.
  • If he was rich all that mess wouldn't have happened.
  • All the better if he's a rich man!
  • Easy, it would be amazing if I were a rich chef, but...
  • No, mom, if I marry a rich husband, he's just going to expect the same things that you do from me.
  • If you get a rich kid into an Ivy League school, your rates go up to 300 an hour.
  • If Stephen is a rich man now, he owes it largely to you.
  • You could get a rich man if you tried.
  • Even if he was rich, I just couldn't bear it.
  • My predecessor thought he might get rich if he made a series of instructional videos.
  • So what if he's rich?
  • I won't even bother to find out if he's rich or poor.
  • A lonely man, even if he is rich or influential, suffers in his solitude.
  • He'll be rich if he finds the money.
  • A fellow can get rich if he's lucky.
  • I figured if rich guys like Berman were being targeted, money was the end game.
  • Even if he's super rich, I just couldn't.

If he was a rich

Incorrect. This phrase does not follow the correct subjunctive form.

  • He'd be a rich man if he could pass them off.
  • If a rich music biz dude wanted to get rid of Reid and our friend Temple, they could hire the job out.
  • I want to know if a rich man's wife thinks the same.
  • Even if he were rich and dressed like Truman Capote.
  • If he was rich all that mess wouldn't have happened.
  • All the better if he's a rich man!
  • Easy, it would be amazing if I were a rich chef, but...
  • No, mom, if I marry a rich husband, he's just going to expect the same things that you do from me.
  • If you get a rich kid into an Ivy League school, your rates go up to 300 an hour.
  • If Stephen is a rich man now, he owes it largely to you.
  • You could get a rich man if you tried.
  • Even if he was rich, I just couldn't bear it.
  • My predecessor thought he might get rich if he made a series of instructional videos.
  • So what if he's rich?
  • I won't even bother to find out if he's rich or poor.
  • A lonely man, even if he is rich or influential, suffers in his solitude.
  • He'll be rich if he finds the money.
  • A fellow can get rich if he's lucky.
  • I figured if rich guys like Berman were being targeted, money was the end game.
  • Even if he's super rich, I just couldn't.

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