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if i borrow vs if i borrowed

Both "if I borrow" and "if I borrowed" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "If I borrow" is used for present or future situations, while "if I borrowed" is used for hypothetical or past situations.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 1000 views

if i borrow

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English for present or future situations.

This phrase is used to talk about present or future possibilities or conditions.

Examples:

If I borrow your car, I will return it tomorrow.
If I borrow some money from you, I will pay you back next week.

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You cool if I borrow this suit?
Is It Cool If I Borrow Your Place Tomorrow Night?
Are you're sure it's okay if I borrow it?
Okay, so between Meredith's minivan, and if I borrow Bob's Yukon, that should fit about 12 people.
Okay, so between Meredith's minivan, and if I borrow Bob's Yukon, that should fit about 12 people.
If I borrow some money and finish that project with the money, there's a company that'd buy mine.
Do you mind, Dr. Shepherd, if I borrow your young intern for a quick cup of coffee?
Is it all right if I borrow it?
You cool if I borrow this suit?

Alternatives:

if I were to borrow
if I decide to borrow
if I choose to borrow
if I am going to borrow
if I plan to borrow

if i borrowed

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English for hypothetical or past situations.

This phrase is used to talk about hypothetical situations or past actions.

Examples:

If I borrowed your book, I would return it the next day.
If I borrowed some money from you, I would have paid you back by now.

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Think Fiona would mind if I borrowed one of hers?
So, if I borrowed from others...
I'm sure he wouldn't mind if I borrowed his car.
Would you mind if I borrowed your computer console?
Would you mind if I borrowed Ambassador Caspi for a moment?
Holly, would you mind if I borrowed some more clothes?
Katarina, would you mind if I borrowed your bicycle?
Think Cate would mind if I borrowed these for my hearing?
Would you mind if I borrowed your camera?
Would you two mind if I borrowed him for a while?
Would you mind if I borrowed a little Scotch tape?
Sergeant Ripley, would you mind if I borrowed Detective Chief Inspector for a moment?

Alternatives:

if I had borrowed
if I were to have borrowed
if I had decided to borrow
if I had chosen to borrow
if I had been going to borrow

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