If I had had the time, I would have come over. vs If I had the time, I would have come over.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. The first phrase 'if I had had the time, I would have come over.' is used when referring to a past unreal condition, emphasizing the past perfect tense. The second phrase 'if I had the time, I would have come over.' is used when referring to a present unreal condition, emphasizing the past simple tense.

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If I had had the time, I would have come over.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to a past unreal condition.

This phrase is used to express a past unreal condition, emphasizing the past perfect tense. It indicates that the speaker did not have the time in the past, which prevented them from coming over.

Examples:

If I had had the money, I would have bought the car.
If she had had the chance, she would have taken the job offer.

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If I had the time, I would be the one cooking and serving up dinner for a 124 healthy appetites.
You know if I had the time, I'd look for a house here.
If I had the time, I could work out what emissions trading might mean in the future for Latin America.
If I'd had the time, I would've asked for it.
If I hath had the time, I would have taken him... ...presents with the 1,000 pounds thou lent me.
If we had the time, I could give you many further examples.
I would have explained this if I had had the time.
If we had the time, I'd love to hear all your lovely stories, but time is of the essence.
If I had the time, maybe, but I've got a room to clean.
I really do wish I had the time, sir, but I have to take the Binghams carpet shopping.
Owen, I would if I had the time.
And you had the time, of course.
And you had the time, of course.
You've had the time, Bethmann.
I haven't had the time, mother.
If I had the time to make the report, I would not have had to fire my weapon.
If the time comes, then we will talk to Tom.
I do hope, if the time comes, When your head finds itself removed from your body, It is treated with more respect.
If you have time, come down to the station.
If I had the time I would drink the beer in a later round.

Alternatives:

if I had the time, I would have come over.
if I had had more information, I would have made a better decision.
if I had had the opportunity, I would have traveled the world.
if I had had the resources, I would have started my own business.
if I had had the support, I would have pursued my dream.

If I had the time, I would have come over.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to a present unreal condition.

This phrase is used to express a present unreal condition, emphasizing the past simple tense. It indicates that the speaker does not have the time currently, which prevents them from coming over.

Examples:

If I had the opportunity, I would have gone on the trip.
If he had the skills, he would have fixed the problem.

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If I had the time, I would be the one cooking and serving up dinner for a 124 healthy appetites.
You know if I had the time, I'd look for a house here.
If I had the time, I could work out what emissions trading might mean in the future for Latin America.
If I'd had the time, I would've asked for it.
If I hath had the time, I would have taken him... ...presents with the 1,000 pounds thou lent me.
If we had the time, I could give you many further examples.
I would have come over, but I figured I should call first.
If we had the time, I'd love to hear all your lovely stories, but time is of the essence.
If I had the time, maybe, but I've got a room to clean.
No... ...or he would have come over to meet us and say hello.
If I had the capacity to pay, I would have come to Charanpur myself.
She's getting on a plane with Cooper right now because I told her that if you had feelings for her, you would have come over last night.
I really do wish I had the time, sir, but I have to take the Binghams carpet shopping.
If I had known there was someone as beautiful as you out there, I would have come out so much sooner.
If I hadn't found you, if the guards didn't, I would have come to scotland...
None of it would've happened if you would have come over to help me with the bee!
If he'd seen it, he would have come over for sure
Owen, I would if I had the time.
If I had thought you were alive... I would have come for you.
Michael, if I had known you were this much fun to work with... ...I would have come to Miami sooner.

Alternatives:

if I had had the time, I would have come over.
if I had the chance, I would have taken the job offer.
if I had the resources, I would have started my own business.
if I had the support, I would have pursued my dream.
if I had the knowledge, I would have solved the issue.

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If I had had the time, I would have come over. vs If I had the time, I would have come over.