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If he had known about the meeting, he would have attended.
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If he had known about the meeting, he would have attended.
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How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
You should always check your schedule to avoid missing important meetings.
Describing Habits
I always check my calendar to ensure I don't miss any meetings.
Asking About Others
Did you know about the meeting beforehand?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If I had known earlier, I would have been there.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Had he been aware of the meeting, he would have been in attendance.
Casual
If he'd known, he would have gone.
Simpler English
He would have gone if he knew.
Phrases to learn
had known
Past perfect tense indicating prior knowledge.
would have attended
Past conditional expressing a hypothetical action.