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third conditional

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A structure used to convey unreal or unfulfilled events in the past, containing an if clause (with a verb in the past perfect) and a main clause (with would + the bare perfect infinitive of a verb).

Examples

“"If Columbus hadn't discovered America, he wouldn't have⟳ been famous" is an example of the third conditional.”

CEFR level

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

third contact third cosmic velocity third country third cousin third cover third cranial nerve

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