might-have-been

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Noun might-have-been has 1 sense

might-have-been - an event that could have occurred but never did
--₁ is a kind of event

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Term: might-have-been

Definition:

The term "might-have-been" refers to something that could have happened or someone who could have achieved a particular outcome if certain circumstances had been different.

Possible Parts of Speech:

Noun
Adjective

Senses and Usages:

Noun:

1. Something that was expected or anticipated to occur but ultimately did not.

Example Sentence: He was devastated about his might-have-beens, the missed opportunities that could have changed his life.

Adjective:

1. Describing a person or thing that has the potential to achieve something, but did not due to certain circumstances.

Example Sentence: The might-have-been champion retired from the sport due to a career-ending injury.