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than if you ate vs than if you eat

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Than if you ate' is used when comparing past events or hypothetical situations in the past, while 'than if you eat' is used when comparing present or future events or hypothetical situations.

Last updated: March 21, 2024

than if you ate

This phrase is correct and is commonly used when comparing past events or hypothetical situations in the past.

This phrase is used when making a comparison between two past events or hypothetical situations that have already occurred.

Examples:

  • I would have been happier than if you ate all the cake last night.
  • She felt more tired than if you ate all the cookies yesterday.

Alternatives:

  • than if you had eaten
  • than if you had consumed
  • than if you had ingested
  • than if you had partaken
  • than if you had devoured

than if you eat

This phrase is correct and is commonly used when comparing present or future events or hypothetical situations.

This phrase is used when making a comparison between two present or future events or hypothetical situations.

Examples:

  • I will be happier than if you eat all the cake tonight.
  • She will feel more tired than if you eat all the cookies tomorrow.

Alternatives:

  • than if you were to eat
  • than if you consume
  • than if you ingest
  • than if you partake
  • than if you devour

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