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It would've been her

🇬🇧 UK //ɪt ˈwʊdəv bɪn hɜː// 🇺🇸 US //ɪt ˈwʊdəv bɪn hɜr//

Meaning of It would've been her

Indicates a hypothetical situation where something was meant to involve her.

In simple words: It was supposed to be her.

It would've been her in a sentence

• If only I had told her, it would've been her who won the award.
• We expected her to join us, and it would've been her if she hadn’t canceled.
• He thought it would've been her all along, but she never showed up.
• In the end, it would've been her helping us if she'd heard our call.

How to use It would've been her

Used to express regret or missed opportunity. Appropriate in reflective discussions; less so in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

It would have been + pronoun

Memory hint

Think of 'it would have been her' as a way to remind you of a decision that was missed.

Related words

Collocations with It would've been her

• it would have been
• it should have been
• it might have been

Synonyms for It would've been her

• It was meant to be her
• It should have been her
• It might have been her
• It could have been her

Common mistakes with It would've been her

• Confused with 'It would be her' which indicates a present possibility.
• 'It would've been him' vs 'It would've been her' errors.
• Improper use of past perfect tense.

Frequently asked questions about It would've been her

What does It would've been her mean?

It was supposed to be her.

What is the definition of It would've been her?

Indicates a hypothetical situation where something was meant to involve her.

How do you use It would've been her in a sentence?

If only I had told her, it would've been her who won the award.

Can you give another example of It would've been her?

We expected her to join us, and it would've been her if she hadn’t canceled.

What are synonyms for It would've been her?

Common alternatives include It was meant to be her, It should have been her, It might have been her, It could have been her.

What words go with It would've been her?

It commonly pairs with it would have been, it should have been, it might have been.

What are common mistakes when using It would've been her?

Confused with 'It would be her' which indicates a present possibility. 'It would've been him' vs 'It would've been her' errors. Improper use of past perfect tense.

How do you pronounce It would've been her?

US: //ɪt ˈwʊdəv bɪn hɜr//, UK: //ɪt ˈwʊdəv bɪn hɜː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use It would've been her?

Used to express regret or missed opportunity. Appropriate in reflective discussions; less so in casual conversations.