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If we had left earlier, we wouldn’t have missed the movie.
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If we had left earlier, we wouldn’t have missed the movie.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
You should have left earlier to avoid missing the movie.
Describing Habits
We usually leave early to ensure we don't miss events.
Asking About Others
Did you leave early enough to catch the beginning of the movie?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If we'd had more time, we wouldn't have missed the movie.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Had we departed earlier, we would not have missed the film.
Casual
If we'd left sooner, we would've caught the movie.
Simpler English
Leaving earlier would have meant seeing the movie.
Phrases to learn
left earlier
Departed at an earlier time.
missed the movie
Failed to see the movie.