wouldn't have been possible vs couldn't have been possible

Both phrases are correct, but they're used in slightly different contexts. 'Wouldn't have been possible' is used to express a hypothetical situation in the past. On the other hand, 'couldn't have been possible' is used to indicate that something wasn't achievable in the past due to certain circumstances.

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wouldn't have been possible

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a hypothetical situation in the past.

This phrase is used to talk about something that was not achievable in the past due to certain circumstances. It is often used in conditional sentences or to express regrets.

Examples:

Without your help, this project wouldn't have been possible.
If I hadn't studied hard, passing the exam wouldn't have been possible.
It wouldn't have been possible to finish the race without proper training.
She knew that without the necessary resources, success wouldn't have been possible.
Without the support of the community, the event wouldn't have been possible.

Alternatives:

would not have been possible
could not have been possible

couldn't have been possible

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something was not achievable in the past due to certain circumstances.

This phrase is used to express that a particular outcome was not possible in the past due to specific reasons or limitations. It is often used to emphasize the impossibility of a situation.

Examples:

Given the time constraints, it couldn't have been possible to complete the project.
Without the necessary funding, the expansion couldn't have been possible.
Considering the weather conditions, the outdoor event couldn't have been possible.
With his injuries, participating in the match couldn't have been possible.
Due to the lack of support, the initiative couldn't have been possible.

Alternatives:

could not have been possible
would not have been possible

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