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than if you had eaten vs than if you have eaten

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Than if you had eaten" is used when comparing two past events, while "than if you have eaten" is used when comparing a past event with a present or future event.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 432 views

than if you had eaten

This phrase is correct and commonly used when comparing two past events.

This phrase is used when comparing two past events to indicate a hypothetical situation or a condition that did not happen.

Examples:

  • I would have been sicker than if you had eaten that spoiled food.
  • She would have been happier than if you had eaten that delicious cake.
  • Eating regularly is important - if you allow yourself to get really hungry you'll eat whatever is available at the time, which tends to be higher in calories and higher in fat than if you had eaten a healthy breakfast. If you don't eat breakfast with the ...
  • Jan 18, 2008 ... It turns out that when you eat something sweet, but do not take in any calories, your body will crave more calories than if you had eaten real sugar. So it is with artificial sweeteners—and it is an endless cycle. For many people ...
  • Research has shown, however, that drinking alcohol when you have an empty stomach does result in the body taking up to 45% longer to clear alcohol from your system, than if you had eaten a meal beforehand. Some researchers think that ...
  • Feb 17, 2016 ... ... already got a head start on the process. Your body won't have to work as hard to break down the food and pull out the nutrients it needs, and more of these fruits and vegetables will be use than if you had eaten them whole.

than if you have eaten

This phrase is correct and commonly used when comparing a past event with a present or future event.

This phrase is used when comparing a past event with a present or future event to indicate a hypothetical situation or a condition that may happen.

Examples:

  • I will be more energetic than if you have eaten that heavy meal.
  • She is happier than if you have eaten that bitter fruit.
  • Why does drinking alcohol on an empty stomach get you drunk far quicker than if you have eaten something? UpdateCancel. Answer Wiki. 4 Answers. James Bailey, Always hoping to learn something new. 10.4k Views • Upvoted by.
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  • Why does drinking alcohol on an empty stomach get you drunk far quicker than if you have eaten something? If I'm going to start drinking (without getting drunk) where's a good place to start? If I am kind of drunk, should I drink more beer?
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