Hello,
let's say I've had a near death experience one night but luckily I survived. Is "I could have just died that night." correct? Or is it better to use might?
Thank you!
I could/might have died
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Re: I could/might have died
Actually, both are possible, but 'could' is, I would say, slightly more common.