Which one is correct?
"had evidence of" or "had an evidence of"?

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had evidence of

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that someone possessed or showed proof or indication of something.

Examples:

  • The investigation had evidence of foul play.
  • She had evidence of his dishonesty.
  • The report had evidence of a possible security breach.
  • The case had evidence of financial irregularities.
  • The study had evidence of a positive correlation.

Alternatives:

  • showed evidence of
  • presented evidence of
  • displayed evidence of
  • provided evidence of
  • exhibited evidence of

had an evidence of

This phrase is incorrect in English. 'Evidence' is typically used as an uncountable noun and does not require an article like 'an'.

The correct phrase is 'had evidence of'. 'Evidence' is typically an uncountable noun in English and does not usually take an article like 'an'.

Last Updated: March 21, 2024

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