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Lokanatham Posted 9 years ago
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Please, can you clear my doubt:

if anyone say that:

1.) it could've been red in colour - it means that it would be nice if it was in red colour / it should be in red colour

2.) it could've been more long - means, it would be nice if it was more long

3.) it could've been more attractive - means it should be more attractive now, it was not up to the mark.

WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THE ABOVE SENTENCES.

AND HERE WHAT ' it could've been refers to'

  

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"Could have been" refers to an imaginary/impossible past scenario. Your interpretations above are possible, but so are others. More context is needed to be certain.

— Teechr

  • "Could have been" refers to an imaginary/impossible past scenario.
  • Your interpretations above are possible, but so are others.
  • More context is needed to be certain.
  • "
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"Could have been" refers to an imaginary/impossible past scenario. Your interpretations above are possible, but so are others. More context is needed to be certain.

Note: use "longer", not "more long."

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We usually just say 'red'. Not 'red in colour'.


Start each sentence with a capital letter.

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