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if we can vs if we could

Both "if we can" and "if we could" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "If we can" is used when talking about a present or future possibility, while "if we could" is used when talking about a hypothetical or unreal situation in the present or future.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 7094 views

if we can

This phrase is correct and commonly used when talking about a present or future possibility.

Use "if we can" when discussing a situation where there is a real possibility of something happening in the present or future.

Examples:

If we can finish this project on time, we will celebrate.
I will join you for dinner if we can find a good restaurant nearby.

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That's if we can get past her powers.
Not if we can help it.
Now, let's see if we can start working.
They got gear trouble and want to know if we can help.
Cal, if we can identify other members of the cell at the mosque...
And if we can get a Fanning sister...
Call him and ask if we can go there.
See if we can get any fingerprints.
Let's see if we can get inside and open those doors.
Okay, if we can somehow reassure the Chinese government...
Little bit more if we can.
Let's see if we can spot the contact.
See if we can catch him off-guard.
Not if we can drain the power faster.
Now, let's see if we can override this stun mechanism.
I need to figure out if we can continue a professional relationship here...
Ask him if we can watch the carnage together.
See if we can work this one out.
See if we can get a late checkout.
We'll see if we can surround whatever's out there.

Alternatives:

if we are able to
if we manage to

if we could

This phrase is correct and commonly used when discussing hypothetical or unreal situations in the present or future.

Use "if we could" when talking about a situation that is not likely to happen or is imagined in the present or future.

Examples:

If we could travel back in time, what would you change?
I would buy a house in the countryside if we could afford it.

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OK, if we could go inside and talk...
My lord, if we could discuss this further...
It would be, if we could provide the tequila, Turtle.
Even if we could somehow manually dial, there's no power.
This one time, I asked my dad if we could go.
We didn't know if we could ensure your safety.
I'd feel better if we could communicate with her.
I'd be really grateful if we could see a neurologist.
We were wondering if we could ask you some questions.
It would be helpful if we could see the cipher machine.
Even if we could just push through.
It would be different, if we could just give it another go-round.
I'd really like it if we could be friends.
Your honor, if we could request a recess.
Even if we could get out of this...
But you could help them make repairs if we could restore communication.
Well, I was wondering if we could meet.
It would be wonderful if we could get Dennis to play Jim Bergerac.
So, if we could get that check from you...
Just think if we could vote, phil.

Alternatives:

if we were able to
if we had the ability to

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