Is the title of one of Kyle Hume's songs "If I would have known" grammatical? If so, what's the difference between If I had known and If I would have known?
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Some people use would have instead of just past perfect had in if clauses. It's a variation and there's no difference in meaning Mind you, some people (including me) are quite happy with If I had have* known...* if we're forced to avoid the contraction in If I'd have known* you were coming I'd have baked a cake. Strict grammarians don't usually like that (yet!* :), though. – FumbleFingers Jun 01 '23 at 11:41