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Did you ever hear vs Have you ever heard

Both "Did you ever hear" and "Have you ever heard" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Did you ever hear" is used when referring to a specific past event or time, while "Have you ever heard" is used to inquire about someone's past experiences or knowledge.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 4762 views

Did you ever hear

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific past event or time.

This phrase is used to ask if someone heard something at a particular moment in the past.

Examples:

  • Did you ever hear the sound of fireworks last night?
  • Did you ever hear about the new restaurant that opened downtown?

Alternatives:

  • Did you hear
  • Have you heard

Have you ever heard

This phrase is correct and commonly used to inquire about someone's past experiences or knowledge.

This phrase is used to ask if someone has ever heard about or been exposed to something in the past.

Examples:

  • Have you ever heard of the band called The Beatles?
  • Have you ever heard such a strange story before?
  • Have you ever heard of creeping?
  • Have you ever heard of artistic integrity?
  • Have you ever heard of Kapu Kuialua?
  • Have you ever heard of parthenogenesis?
  • Have you ever heard the name Rupert Horn?
  • Have you ever heard of Burton?
  • Have you ever heard of artificial inspiration?
  • Have you ever heard of Sunderland?
  • Have you ever heard of quantum entanglement?
  • Have you ever heard of second sight?
  • Have you ever heard of hysterics?
  • Have you ever heard of insect poetics?
  • Have you ever heard of a Margaret Krusemark?
  • Have you ever heard of Trichomonas Sastrei?
  • Have you ever heard of Voidbot?
  • Have you ever heard of Micro-RFlD trackers?
  • Have you ever heard of Treasure Inn?
  • Have you ever heard of Abruzzi?
  • Have you ever heard of microexpressions, Bree?
  • Have you ever heard the soap opera actress Victoria Chase?

Alternatives:

  • Have you heard
  • Did you ever hear

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