ever had vs ever have

Both "ever had" and "ever have" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Ever had" is used to refer to past experiences, while "ever have" is used to ask about present or ongoing experiences.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to past experiences.

"ever had"

Use "ever had" when talking about experiences that occurred in the past.

Examples:

Have you ever had sushi before?
I've never had such a great experience in my life.
She had never had a pet until she adopted a dog last year.
He had never had the chance to travel abroad until now.
I had never had the opportunity to meet him in person.

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It was the shortest conversation we ever had.
The greatest wigmaker Pinewood Studios ever had.
I don't think I ever had water soup before.
This is the best tortilla soup I've ever had.
First Indian director this place has ever had.
Only the best I've ever had.
Not one of you guys has ever had an original idea.
Possibly the biggest you've ever had.
Because Epsilon is the finest chef I've ever had.
The most fun I think I've ever had.
He can make me forget I ever had a father.
You are in every nightmare -I've ever had.
Never have I ever had an STl.
He was the best hasher Gamma Psi ever had.
He's the best butler we ever had.
You express every ideal I've ever had.
First jumper we've ever had that rated the Mayor.
These will make the prettiest clothes I've ever had.
This was probably the best Christmas I have ever had.
You're the best baby-sitter she has ever had.

Alternatives:

Have you ever experienced
Have you ever tried
Have you ever encountered
Have you ever tasted
Have you ever faced

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to ask about present or ongoing experiences.

"ever have"

Use "ever have" when asking about experiences that are happening now or that could happen in the future.

Examples:

Do you ever have trouble sleeping?
Does she ever have time to relax?
Ever have a feeling that something is not right?
Ever have a dream that felt so real?
Ever have a craving for something sweet?

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You ever have troubles sleeping after?
You ever have a river-rage incident?
Did you ever have any real conversation
They don't even ever have a seat at the council...
None of you ever have to worry about money again.
More than I could ever have hoped for.
You are the prettiest daughter I could ever have.
And I worked harder than I ever have in my entire life.
You guys are the best friends any girl could ever have.
No Tancredi could ever have resisted your beauty.
But this I know, my pretended brother will ever have your crown... or Nefretiri.
Better than ever have been my friends.
Maybe the best friend I'll ever have.
You don't ever have to be afraid.
This may be the only wedding I ever have.
You don't ever have to speak with me.
The worst interviews that you can ever have are with people who are modest.
The challenge proves far greater than the Brunels could ever have imagined.
You ever have trouble sleeping, Coop?
This has been the most romantic weekend I may ever have.

Alternatives:

Do you ever experience
Do you ever encounter
Do you ever face
Do you ever feel
Do you ever get

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