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could have never felt vs could never have felt

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Could never have felt' is the more common and natural construction in English. 'Could have never felt' is less common but can be used for emphasis or poetic effect.

Last updated: March 11, 2024 • 1146 views

could have never felt

This phrase is less common but can be used for emphasis or poetic effect.

This phrase can be used to emphasize the impossibility of feeling something in the past. It is less common than 'could never have felt.'
  • 5 days ago ... He had no family to bury him and no friends to mourn him, but still he could have never felt so alone as Eaton did right now. He shuffled to the ...
  • I could have never felt so comforatble as I felt during treatment with another surgeon for sure. Dr. Samra is very caring and for the most part, makes you feel like ...
  • Mar 5, 2014 ... And with that, Erik placed a long and heartfelt kiss on Caroline's lips. Caroline could have never felt happier as she kissed him and pulled away ...
  • ... make our wedding weekend absolutely perfect! You made the entire process so stress free and enjoyable. I know I could have never felt that way without you!

Alternatives:

  • could never have felt
  • could not have ever felt
  • could not have felt
  • could never feel
  • could have felt

could never have felt

This is the more common and natural construction in English.

This phrase is the more common way to express the idea that it was impossible to feel something in the past.
  • WHICH WE COULD NEVER HAVE FELT BUT BY CONTRAST. BY NIGHT WE WERE AGAIN AT THE SINK WHERE WE ONCE. MORE CAMPED; BUT WE ...
  • Jun 19, 2014 ... It's an appreciation that I could never have felt without having almost lost everything. Hodgkins Lymphoma story One Moms Story: When a ...
  • I know my procedure was just as hard for you as it was me. I could never have felt as at ease as I feel when I go to see you. I know you all care about what you do ...
  • Dec 10, 2014 ... I was fighting my best fight for my son and I could never have felt that sense of accomplishment had it not been for JDRF. To sum up her ...

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