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enjoyed a time vs had a great time

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Enjoyed a time' is more general and can refer to any pleasant experience, while 'had a great time' specifically emphasizes a very enjoyable experience. They are not directly comparable as they convey slightly different meanings.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 6535 views

enjoyed a time

This phrase is correct and can be used to describe a pleasant experience.

This phrase is used to express that someone found a particular period or event enjoyable or satisfying.

Examples:

I really enjoyed the time we spent together.
She enjoyed her time at the beach.
They enjoyed a great time at the party.
He enjoyed a wonderful time on his vacation.
We enjoyed a lovely time exploring the city.

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The clan returned to the hills and we enjoyed peace for a time.
I have never enjoyed my time on a race track as much as that.
I hope Lady Mary enjoyed her time in Liverpool.
And honestly, I really enjoyed our time together.
I enjoyed our time together very much, Vanessa.
I really enjoyed my time with you guys.
I enjoyed spending time with you the other day.
I've enjoyed my time as butler.
But I've enjoyed my time with you.
I've enjoyed our time together.
I really enjoyed our time together.
I've enjoyed the time we've had as a family.
Olive Snook enjoyed her time with Digby.
I have really enjoyed our time together.
Miss Bunting always enjoyed your time in the tea room together.
And I've really enjoyed our time together.
I hope you enjoyed your time in Gorgon.
He... really enjoyed spending time with his sons.
Look, I really enjoyed our time together.
I have enjoyed my time with all of them and I have enjoyed my time with you most of all.

Alternatives:

had a good time
had a pleasant time
had an enjoyable time
had a wonderful time
had a fantastic time

had a great time

This phrase is correct and specifically emphasizes a very enjoyable experience.

This phrase is used to highlight that someone had an exceptionally enjoyable or fun time during an event or period.

Examples:

We had a great time at the concert last night.
She had a great time at the amusement park.
He had a great time at the party.
They had a great time on their trip.
I had a great time catching up with old friends.

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She was a grown-up and we had a great time together.
We had a great time, Jamal and Louise are very kind and helpful.
We had a great time, especially for the kindness and friendliness of the managers.
Such fresh ingredients and we had a great time at pizza night.
We had a great time at Ai Due Cedri.
We had a great time to Viggny Crest.
We had a great time, nice dinners together on the porch.
We had a great time in seven three boys and our two cagnoloni.
A beautiful and comfortable environment, exquisite people, hospitable... we had a great time.
Luciana, Torino We had a great time.
We had a great time, fabulous hospitality, very good food.
We had a great time, would recommend it.
Thanks to them we had a great time.
Seriously everyone had a great time.
Seriously, I had a great time.
I had a great time last weekend.
I really had a great time, Josh.
I had a great time tonight, Albert.
Because I had a great time.
I had a great time with my family.

Alternatives:

had an amazing time
had a fantastic time
had a blast
had a wonderful time
had a fabulous time

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