What if…? Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Considering Alternatives Explore different outcomes for past events you can't change to understand their potential impact. What if I had studied harder for the exam? Pro Tip 2/3Expressing Regret Use 'what if' to express feelings of regret about a choice not made. What if I had never moved away? Pro Tip 3/3Exploring Scenarios Imagine various scenarios to think creatively or strategically. What if we had invented this technology first?