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"have also been" or "also have been "?

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have also been

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something has occurred in addition to other events or actions. It is placed after the auxiliary verb "have."

Examples:

  • They have also been to Paris.
  • I have also been studying Spanish.

Alternatives:

  • have been also
  • have been as well
  • have been too
  • have been additionally
  • have been likewise

also have been

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something has occurred in addition to other events or actions. It is placed before the auxiliary verb "have."

Examples:

  • They also have been to Paris.
  • I also have been studying Spanish.

Alternatives:

  • also been
  • too have been
  • likewise have been
  • as well have been
  • additionally have been
Both "have also been" and "also have been" are correct and commonly used in English. The placement of the adverb "also" before or after the auxiliary verb "have" does not change the meaning of the sentence.

Last updated: March 22, 2024

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