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Meaning of second conditional | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A structure used to convey about improbable or impossible events in the present or future, containing an if clause (with a verb in the simple past) and a main clause (with would + an infinite verb).

Examples

“"If I had a billion dollars, I would buy a medieval castle" involves a second conditional.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

second contact second cosmic velocity second cousin second cousin once removed second cranial nerve second cross-cousin

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