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otherwise he could have died vs otherwise he would have died

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Otherwise he could have died' implies a possibility that he could have died, while 'Otherwise he would have died' suggests a more certain outcome. The choice between 'could have' and 'would have' depends on the level of certainty or possibility you want to convey.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 1971 views

otherwise he could have died

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a possibility that someone could have died if a certain condition had not been met.

Examples:

  • He was lucky to get medical help in time; otherwise he could have died.
  • If he hadn't worn a helmet, otherwise he could have died in the accident.
  • Apr 2, 2015 ... ... body hit the ground outside. 'I was completely shocked. It's lucky he was on the first floor and not a higher one otherwise he could have died.' ...
  • Apr 2, 2015 ... "But it's lucky he was on the first floor and not a higher one otherwise he could have died." A hotel spokesman said: "The unfortunate incident ...
  • Apr 6, 2015 ... It's lucky he was on the first floor and not a higher one otherwise he could have died. The kid was lying on the floor and was clearly in a lot of ...
  • Apr 3, 2015 ... "But it's lucky he was on the first floor and not a higher one otherwise he could have died." A hotel spokesman added: "The unfortunate incident ...

Alternatives:

  • otherwise he might have died
  • otherwise he may have died
  • otherwise he would have been at risk of dying
  • otherwise he was in danger of dying
  • otherwise he was close to death

otherwise he would have died

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate a more certain outcome that someone would have died if a particular situation had not been different.

Examples:

  • If he hadn't received immediate medical attention, otherwise he would have died.
  • The rescue team arrived just in time; otherwise he would have died in the fire.
  • Otherwise he would have died of starvation before making his escape. Theseus now eloped with Ariadne, pausing only long enough to put holes in the bottom of  ...
  • Mar 2, 2015 ... It happened at about 9,000 feet, and his instructor managed to get to him around 4,000 feet and pull his chute. Otherwise he would have died.
  • Mar 28, 1991 ... Mayberry had a high tolerance for cocaine, Smith says, otherwise he would have died long before he showed the symptoms of "cocaine ...
  • A man and a woman discuss how the man had performed surgery on another man otherwise he would have died within two days. ▻ We see a woman visiting a ...

Alternatives:

  • otherwise he was destined to die
  • otherwise he was fated to die
  • otherwise he was sure to die
  • otherwise he was bound to die
  • otherwise he was going to die

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