if there was a next life vs if there were a next life

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'If there was a next life' is used in a hypothetical situation where the speaker is imagining a future life. 'If there were a next life' is used in a subjunctive mood to express a hypothetical or unreal situation. The choice between 'was' and 'were' depends on the formality of the context and personal preference.

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if there was a next life

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

This phrase is used in a hypothetical context when imagining a future life. 'Was' is used here as a simple past tense form.

Examples:

If there was a next life, I would do things differently.
I often wonder what I would do if there was a next life.

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'Cause I just couldn't bear it if there was a next time.
If you don't get it in this life, you'll get it in the next life if you remain good.
What environment would the men of Shackleton's expedition encounter if they returned in a next life?
By disclaiming the idea of a next life, we can take more excitement in this one.
If I need a servant in the next life...
It is essential that we do so if there is a next round.
If there is a next year.
If there's even a next time.
If there is a next trip.
You wouldn't let me have Askur... in the "next life" even if you could.
Nana says, if there is a next time, she'll have to be carried out in a box.
He will if there's a next time.
If there is a next one.
Who knows if we'll laugh in the next life?
If we meet again in the next life, you will be my sworn enemy, and I will show you no mercy.
If there's a next step, I would appreciate it if you would address your proposals to me as well as to my colleagues.
We'll ask at the next town, if there's a next town.
Who knows if we'll laugh in the next life?
"You'll find me in the next life, if not in this one."
But how will you know if it's me in my next life?

Alternatives:

if there were a next life
if there is a next life
if there will be a next life
if there could be a next life
if there might be a next life

if there were a next life

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English in subjunctive mood to express hypothetical or unreal situations.

This phrase is used in a subjunctive mood to express a hypothetical or unreal situation. 'Were' is used here as a past subjunctive form.

Examples:

If there were a next life, I would choose a different path.
I wish there were a next life where I could correct my mistakes.

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If you don't get it in this life, you'll get it in the next life if you remain good.
What environment would the men of Shackleton's expedition encounter if they returned in a next life?
By disclaiming the idea of a next life, we can take more excitement in this one.
If I need a servant in the next life...
It is essential that we do so if there is a next round.
If there is a next year.
If there's even a next time.
If there is a next trip.
You wouldn't let me have Askur... in the "next life" even if you could.
'Cause I just couldn't bear it if there was a next time.
Nana says, if there is a next time, she'll have to be carried out in a box.
He will if there's a next time.
If there is a next one.
Who knows if we'll laugh in the next life?
If we meet again in the next life, you will be my sworn enemy, and I will show you no mercy.
If there's a next step, I would appreciate it if you would address your proposals to me as well as to my colleagues.
We'll ask at the next town, if there's a next town.
Who knows if we'll laugh in the next life?
"You'll find me in the next life, if not in this one."
But how will you know if it's me in my next life?

Alternatives:

if there was a next life
if there is a next life
if there will be a next life
if there could be a next life
if there might be a next life

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if there was a next life vs if there were a next life