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Which is used more?
If I were 20, I would travel the world
If I was 20, I would travel the world
Which is used more?
If I were 20, I would travel the world
If I was 20, I would travel the world
If I were 20, I would travel the world
If I was 20, I would travel the world
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In subjunctive mood we usually use "were" instead of "was", however I'm sure that both are used, regardless of this "rule".
- English (US)
The first is correct. But many native speakers incorrectly use the second regularly. You’d be easily understood saying either.
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