Which is correct:
"I always have a thing for" or "I've always have a thing for"?

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I always have a thing for

This phrase is not correct in English. The verb form "have" should be replaced with the correct form.

The correct phrase should be "I've always had a thing for." This means that you have always been attracted to or interested in something or someone.

Alternatives:

  • I've always had a thing for
  • I've always been fond of
  • I've always liked
  • I've always been interested in
  • I've always had a soft spot for

I've always have a thing for

This phrase is not correct in English. The verb form "have" should be replaced with the correct form.

The correct phrase should be "I've always had a thing for." This means that you have always been attracted to or interested in something or someone.

Alternatives:

  • I've always had a thing for
  • I've always been fond of
  • I've always liked
  • I've always been interested in
  • I've always had a soft spot for
Both phrases are similar, but the correct one is "I've always had a thing for." The contraction "I've" is the shortened form of "I have," which is the correct auxiliary verb to use in this context. The past tense "had" is also more appropriate than "have" in this case.

Last updated: March 15, 2024

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