I could have ever done vs I could ever have done

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I could have ever done' is used when emphasizing the possibility of having done something, while 'I could ever have done' is used when emphasizing the action itself. The word order changes the emphasis in the sentence.

Last updated: March 22, 2024

I could have ever done

This phrase is correct and is used to emphasize the possibility of having done something.

This phrase is used to emphasize the possibility of having done something. It is often used in a context where the speaker is surprised or doubtful about their actions.

Examples:

I never thought I could have ever done something like that.
It's the best thing I could have ever done for myself.

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You almost let me do the stupidest thing I could have ever done.
So it was the worst worst idea I could have ever done.
It's pretty much the worse thing I ever could have done to you guys, and I'm sorry.
It's the worst thing I ever could have done.
That's better than I ever could have done, that's for sure.
And that was the scariest surgery that I have ever done.
Everything I do or have ever done Is for my children.
Dude, I've seen everything that you have ever done.
I never would have ever done this without you.
You asked me if I have ever done something I remember but would like to never happen.
All I have ever done is sacrifice for everyone!
Because it's the best thing I have ever done.
I know none of you have ever done this - that night she had a dream.
This is about the worst thing that I have ever done, and now it is time for me to pay for it.
But Amelia was there for me through the hardest thing that I have ever done.
- It's by far the most I have ever done.
All I have ever done was try to give you a decent life.
A much better job than I could've ever done.
Look, I don't want to overstate this, but this omelet is easily the greatest thing I have ever done in the history of... ever.
I have ever done in the history of... ever.

Alternatives:

I could never have done
I could have done
I could ever have done
I could have done ever

I could ever have done

This phrase is correct and is used to emphasize the action itself.

This phrase is used to emphasize the action itself. It is often used in a context where the speaker wants to highlight the specific action that was done.

Examples:

I don't think I could ever have done something like that.
It's the worst thing I could ever have done.

Alternatives:

I could never have done
I could have done
I could have ever done
I could have done ever

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I could have ever done vs I could ever have done