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Were it not for the rain, we would have gone hiking.
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Were it not for the rain, we would have gone hiking.
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How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
If it weren't for the rain, you should have gone hiking.
Describing Habits
We usually go hiking, but the rain prevented us from doing so.
Asking About Others
Did the rain stop you from going hiking?
Sharing Hypotheticals
Without the rain, we would have enjoyed a wonderful hike.
Rephrased versions
Formal
In the absence of rain, we would have undertaken a hiking excursion.
Casual
We'd have gone hiking if it hadn't rained.
Simpler English
We would have hiked if it wasn't raining.
Phrases to learn
Were it not for
If it were not for; but for.
would have gone hiking
Indicates a past action that did not happen due to a certain condition.