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If she had been more cautious, she would not have lost the opportunity.
MixedSentence
If she had been more cautious, she would not have lost the opportunity.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
You should be more cautious to avoid losing opportunities.
Describing Habits
She usually exercises caution, so she rarely misses opportunities.
Asking About Others
Was he cautious enough to secure the contract?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If he had been more careful, he wouldn't have made that mistake.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Had she exercised greater caution, the opportunity would not have been lost.
Casual
If she'd been more careful, she wouldn't have missed out.
Simpler English
She lost the chance because she wasn't careful enough.
Phrases to learn
been more cautious
To have shown more care and attention to potential risks.
lost the opportunity
Missed a chance or possibility.