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If I lost you vs If I lose you

Both phrases are correct. However, they're used in different contexts. 'If I lost you' is used to talk about a hypothetical past situation where the speaker is imagining losing someone. On the other hand, 'If I lose you' talks about a hypothetical future situation where the speaker's imagining losing someone.

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Last updated: September 19, 2024 • 17967 views

If I lost you

This phrase is correct and is commonly used in English to talk about a hypothetical past situation where the speaker is imagining losing someone.

This phrase is used to express a hypothetical past situation where the speaker is imagining losing someone. It is often used in emotional or reflective contexts.

Examples:

If I lost you, I don't know what I would do.
I would be devastated if I lost you.

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If I lost you, I couldn't take it.
If I lost you because of that man...
Truly, I would die if I lost you.
If I lost you, I...
If I lost you, then I would also lose my child.
If I lost you, I couldn't take it.
If I lost you, I don't think I could stand it, either.
If I lost you Keith I don't know what I'd do.
Truly. I would die if I lost you.
Do you ever stop to think how I would feel if I lost you?
If I lost you, I'd...
If I lost you, would I cry
If I lost you, I would only want to die.
If I lost you, I couldn't take it.
If I lost you, would I cry
I'm sorry if I lost you that fat contract.
I was afraid if I admitted how I really felt that I would hurt more if I lost you.
We all miss Simon terribly... but I don't know what I'd do if I lost you.
I don't know what I'd do if I lost you again.
I just wouldn't know what to do if I lost you.

Alternatives:

If I had lost you
If I had lost you, I would have been lost myself

If I lose you

This phrase is correct and is commonly used in English to talk about a hypothetical future situation where the speaker is imagining losing someone.

This phrase is used to express a hypothetical future situation where the speaker is imagining losing someone. It is often used to convey worry, fear, or uncertainty.

Examples:

If I lose you, I don't know how I would go on.
I would be heartbroken if I lose you.

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If I lose you, it's my finish.
If I lose you, Ben, I'll have nobody.
I'll be so alone if I lose you now.
But, they mean nothing if I lose you.
What if I lose you as soon as I found you?
If I lose you again...
If I lose you, I'll lose myself.
Remember, use the beacon if I lose you in traffic.
And I'm afraid if I lose you, I'm going to make the wrong one.
Do you realize how my life will be if I lose you?
But if I lose you because of this,
But if I lose you because of this, how do I justify that to myself?
I am not afraid to love anymore even if I lose you, I want to love you!
I will never lie to you, I will never hurt you... and if I lose you, I will regret that for the rest of my life.
If I lose you and your family, what do I have left?
If I lose you too.
If I lose you now,
What if I lose you and my mama?
And what if I lose you too?
Even if I lose you...

Alternatives:

If I were to lose you
If I were to lose you, I would be lost

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