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Were it not for the rain, we would have gone hiking.

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Narrator

Were it not for the rain, we would have gone hiking.

Study notes

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.