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Tenjing Posted 12 years ago
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what is the difference?

A. I couldn't beat him in the last match. Vs. I couldn't have beaten him in the last match.
Please explain the difference.
  

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tenjing A. I couldn't beat him in the last match. Vs.

— Blue Jay

  • tenjing A.
  • I couldn't beat him in the last match.
  • Vs.
  • Please explain the difference.
  • The first means that you did play him, and were unable to beat him.
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tenjingA. I couldn't beat him in the last match. Vs. I couldn't have beaten him in the last match.Please explain the difference.
The first means that you did play him, and were unable to beat him. The second could mean that you did not play him, but you would certainly have lost if you had played him.

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