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It would not have been possible. vs It would have not been possible.

Both options are correct, but the more common and natural construction is "It would not have been possible." The adverb "not" usually comes before the main verb in English sentences.
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Last updated: July 10, 2024

It would not have been possible.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is the more common and natural way to express that something was not possible in the past.
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  • But it would not have been possible without your hard work. Each one of you are special people in my heart and will never at any stage in my life forget what you ...
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Alternatives:

  • it would have been impossible.
  • it would not have been achievable.
  • it would not have been feasible.
  • it would not have been doable.
  • it would not have been within reach.

It would have not been possible.

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

While this phrase is grammatically correct, it is less commonly used in English. The adverb "not" typically comes before the main verb in sentences.
  • ... what way it would be possible to keep it standing, and the designer [Eiffel] tells us that ten years ago it would have not been possible to make that calculation.
  • Happy to recommend to other students. May god bless you. It would have not been possible without you all. Thanks again,. Pooja Jadeja- Victoria University ...
  • Except for his efforts to contact and invite the ministers it would have not been possible to have had this meeting. I ministered on the transition that G-d is now ...
  • If it wasn't for all of the experiences gained through my involvement, it would have not been possible to finally acknowledge every aspect of who I am.

Alternatives:

  • it would have been impossible.
  • it would not have been achievable.
  • it would not have been feasible.
  • it would not have been doable.
  • it would not have been within reach.

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