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If we had left earlier, we wouldn’t have missed the movie.

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Sentence

Narrator

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.