question about "would have"
When I first met you I never could have guessed we'd become what we have.

i would like to ask if it's a need to use"would have"in this sentence??if it's correct,can you explain a little bit more about why:)thank you:)i typed wrong!!!!!what i really want to ask is if this sentence's correct when it's using could have,because the sentence 's saying never could have,does it mean that she guessed they would become what they have??????and don't you think it's kind of weried when using imaginary situations in the past???if this sentence uses past tense.won't it be better???

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question about "would have"
When I first met you I never could have guessed we'd become what we have.

i would like to ask if it's a need to use"would have"in this sentence??if it's correct,can you explain a little bit more about why:)thank you:)i typed wrong!!!!!what i really want to ask is if this sentence's correct when it's using could have,because the sentence 's saying never could have,does it mean that she guessed they would become what they have??????and don't you think it's kind of weried when using imaginary situations in the past???if this sentence uses past tense.won't it be better???

Answer

It is correct, would and could are basically the same in this sentence, both would have the same meaning. I understand where you are coming from as would is more a definite and could is a possible word. But in the sentence they both mean the same thing.

Hope this helps you :) Thank you

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never could have = never would have been able to

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