Usage of 'Would have + V3 (would have done)', usage examples and example sentences.

The structure "Would have + V3" is often used to express the consequences of a situation that did not happen in the past. This structure is usually used in Type 3 conditionals, but can also be used to express sadness or regret about the past.

Usage

It is used with the structure of the third conditional sentences. This structure is used to express that a situation that did not happen in the past would have had a different result if it had happened.

If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam.

It is used to express sadness or regret for something not done in the past.

I would have called you, but I lost your number.

Example Sentences

She would have worn the dress if it had fit her.

I would have done the homework, but I forgot.

They would have helped us if we had asked.

She would have helped you if you had asked her.

We would have visited you, but we were too busy.

She would have been angry if you hadn’t apologized.

If I had known about the meeting, I would have attended.

They would have gone to the beach, but it started raining.

I would have called you earlier, but my phone was dead.

He would have been angry if he had found out the truth.

I would have bought that car if it hadn’t been so expensive.

You would have enjoyed the concert if you had gone.

If we had left earlier, we would have caught the bus.

If I had known you were sick, I would have visited you.

If I had won the lottery, I would have bought a big house.

She would have cooked dinner, but she was too tired.

They would have visited us, but their car broke down.

She would have been upset if you hadn’t told her the truth.

She would have gone to the party if she had been invited.

She would have passed the exam if she had studied more.

They would have arrived earlier if they hadn’t missed the train.

I would have brought my umbrella if I had known it would rain.

If I had listened to your advice, I wouldn't have made that mistake.

We would have traveled last summer, but the pandemic started.

She would have bought that dress if she had had enough money.

He would have become a doctor if he had gone to medical school.

We would have taken a different route if we had known there was traffic.

We would have finished the project on time if we hadn’t had technical issues.