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If I were a rich vs If I was a rich

Both phrases are commonly used, but they have different levels of formality. 'If I were a rich' is the correct phrase to use in formal or literary contexts, while 'If I was a rich' is more commonly used in informal speech. The use of 'were' in the first phrase is the subjunctive mood, indicating a hypothetical or unreal situation.

Last updated: March 26, 2024

If I were a rich

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal or literary contexts.

This phrase uses the subjunctive mood to express a hypothetical or unreal situation. It is the correct form in formal writing or speech.
  • Easy, it would be amazing if I were a rich chef, but...
  • Mm. "If I Were a Rich Man" was in perfect pitch, but I thought Tevye was a little flat with "Tradition."
  • If I were a biddy biddy rich idle deedle daidle daidle man
  • If I were rich, I would go abroad.
  • No, mom, if I marry a rich husband, he's just going to expect the same things that you do from me.
  • If I were rich, I could hook that up 'cause chicks dig dudes with money.
  • If I were rich, I'd never let you worry about money.
  • Just think when I was a girl, I made up my mind to never grow old, even if I were very rich.
  • 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.
  • Cluny, if I were rich, I would build you the most beautiful mansion, with the most exquisite and complicated plumbing.
  • I never be rich if I stay here.
  • 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.
  • He'd be a rich man if he could pass them off.
  • "If I were rich, I would take off my cap and bid farewell to Hungary."
  • If I were rich I'd have that time that I lack
  • - If I was rich, I'd be happy.
  • I figured if rich guys like Berman were being targeted, money was the end game.

Alternatives:

  • if I were rich
  • if I were wealthy
  • if I were affluent
  • if I were well-off
  • if I were prosperous

If I was a rich

This phrase is commonly used in informal speech.

This phrase is used in informal contexts to express a hypothetical or unreal situation. It is more commonly used in spoken English.
  • But if I was milking a rich guy and Barrow was making me sweat for it maybe then I'd...
  • So, if I was a filthy rich, possibly crazy hoarder who likes old counts, where would I...
  • Okay, so if I was a filthy-rich, possibly crazy hoarder who likes old counts, - where would I...
  • 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 I was rich, I'd be happy.
  • 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.
  • Just think when I was a girl, I made up my mind to never grow old, even if I were very rich.
  • If I was rich I'd buy the school
  • I never be rich if I stay here.
  • If I were rich, I would go abroad.
  • 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.
  • He'd be a rich man if he could pass them off.
  • So you're saying if I was rich, then you'd consider keeping the kid with me?
  • If I was rich, then you'd consider keeping the kid with me?
  • If I were rich, I could hook that up 'cause chicks dig dudes with money.
  • If I were rich, I'd never let you worry about money.

Alternatives:

  • if I was rich
  • if I was wealthy
  • if I was affluent
  • if I was well-off
  • if I was prosperous

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