"would of" vs "would of"

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"would of" vs "would of"

Both "would of" and "would have" are commonly used in spoken English, but "would have" is the correct form in written English. The phrase "would of" is a common mistake due to the similar pronunciation of "would have."

Last Updated: March 31, 2024

This phrase is often used in spoken English but should be written as "would have."

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would have

The correct form is "would have."

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would have

Answer 1

would of

This is a common mistake in written English. The correct form is "would have."

Answer 2

would of

This is not a correct construction in written English. It is a common mistake due to the similar pronunciation of "would have."

"would of" vs "would of"

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