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1. • • We use if only + past verb forms to talk about a wish for the present: If only he knew the truth. (he doesn’t know the truth, but he wishes he did)
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   What does if you only knew mean?

   • The phrase "if you only knew" is correct and usable in written English. You can use this phrase to express regret or frustration about a situation that another person is unaware of or does not understand. For example, "If you only knew how hard I have worked on this project, you would be more appreciative.". If you only knew.

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   What if he only knew the truth?

   • 2) If he only knew the truth he would never have married her. = If he (John) simply knew the truth and nothing else, but did not know its significance, he (John) would never have married her. a) If only he knew the truth. b) If he only knew the truth. Phrase (a) has 2 meanings, while phrase (b) has only one meaning. Which is your intended meaning?

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   What is the difference between “had I known” and “if I knew”?

   • The structure “had I known” is the direct equivalent of “if I had known”, and is thus a Third Conditional. If I had known you were coming, I would have stayed at home. [But I didn’t know, so I didn’t stay at home.] Which is correct: “had I known you were coming, I would have stayed at home” or “had I known you were coming, I would stay at home”?

   Which is correct: “had I known you were coming, I would

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   What is an example of if you only knew?

   • “If you only knew!” Usually, Americans say, “if only you knew” or “if you only knew“, but they might say “know” as in this example: “If only YOU know the combination to the safe, what are the rest of us supposed to do if you’re not here when we need to open it?” If only you knew .

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   It means the same as I wish but is stronger. We use it to talk about past, present and future unreal conditions. We use if only + past verb forms to talk about a wish for the present: If only he knew the truth. (he doesn’t know the truth, but he wishes he did) Not: If only he knows the truth.

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   It will be great if you know them both - real. It would be great if you knew them both - hypothetical. Note that there are two verbs- one in the if clause, the other in the main clause. Both verbs must be treated the same- both backshifted, or both not backshifted.

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   Oct 29, 2018 · We use if only with a past-tense verb to express a wish for the present situation. If only he knew ...(He does not know) We can also use 'could' with 'if only'.

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   May 18, 2016 · Short answer: No - in that case there is virtually no difference. Long answer, "Yes. The significance of the position of "only" is heavily dependent on the whole context and the nature of the particular verb in the sentence." 1) If only he knew the truth he would never have married her. = if nobody but he (John) knew the truth, he (David) would ...

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   Jan 31, 2017 · 1) If I knew you were coming, I would've arrived from work earlier. This is perfectly easy to understand, though as you correctly say, the grammar is not correct. "Had known" is really needed.

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   The phrase "if you only knew" is correct and usable in written English. You can use this phrase to express regret or frustration about a situation that another person is unaware of or does not understand. For example, "If you only knew how hard I have worked on this project, you would be more appreciative.".

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   "if only I knew" is correct and can be used in written English. It is usually used as an expression of regret, and is often followed by a wishful statement about what it is that you wish you knew. For example: "If only I knew how to fix this computer, I wouldn't have to spend so much money on a new one."