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i have a friend vs he is a very good friend

These two phrases are not directly comparable as they convey different meanings. The first phrase 'I have a friend' simply states the existence of a friend, while the second phrase 'He is a very good friend' describes the quality of the friend. Both phrases are correct in their respective contexts.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 1155 views

i have a friend

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate the existence of a friend.

This phrase is used to state that you possess or know a friend. It is a simple declaration of having a friend in your social circle.

Examples:

I have a friend who lives in New York.
Do you have a friend who can help us with this project?

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I have a friend in domestic violence and...
I have a friend named Chris Jackson.
I have a friend named Mina who reached out to me in my mind.
I have a friend - a specialist.
I have a friend who makes these incredible energy tonics that stimulate everything.
I have a friend at justice.
I have a friend who works there.
I have a friend who works in international aid.
I have a friend in the Marshals Service.
I have a friend that I get American cigarettes from.
I have a friend at WASQ who needs somebody.
I have a friend at the Brazilian Intelligence Agency.
I have a friend just like that.
I have a friend who has a cabin in Idyllwild.
I have a friend with a used dealership.
I have a friend who lives here who's disabled and poor.
I have a friend who is displaying a sudden and surprising burst of talent.
Well, I have a friend who runs the winter fringe festival.
I have a friend who has this amazing house in Vermont.
I have a friend who's a masseuse.

Alternatives:

I know a friend
I am friends with someone
I have a close friend
I have a good friend
I have a best friend

he is a very good friend

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe the quality of a friend.

This phrase is used to express that someone is not just a friend, but a very good one. It highlights the positive attributes and strong bond in the friendship.

Examples:

He is a very good friend who always supports me.
She is a very good friend who I can rely on.

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The director is a very good friend of mine.
In case you didn't know, your boss is a very good friend of mine. I think you're intimidating the wrong man, Agent Booth.
Crichton... this is a very good friend.
This is a very good friend of mine, Audrey Horne.
The countess's husband, the count, is a very good friend of Mussolini.
The man who just left the room... a moment ago... is a very good friend of mine.
'Now, your boss, Elspeth Verney, not only is a very good friend of Alex Wentworth's, 'she's also a key supporter.
I'm a good friend - a very good friend.
I have a very good friend in the audience tonight.
I can be a very good friend.
She's a very good friend of Anna's.
I had a very good friend named Gil.
A very good friend told me about you.
And you haven't been a very good friend, either.
That gentleman is a close acquaintance of ours, a very good friend.
Agent Dunham happens to be a very good friend of mine.
This guy must be a very good friend.
You're a very good friend, Dr. Freedman.
Mrs. Fitzpatrick, in particular, was a very good friend of mine...
Zeke is actually a very good friend of mine.

Alternatives:

He is an excellent friend
He is a close friend
He is a trusted friend
He is a loyal friend
He is a dear friend

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