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It was the best day I ever had. vs It was the best day I’ve ever had

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. The first phrase 'it was the best day I ever had.' is in the past simple tense. The second phrase 'it was the best day I've ever had' is in the present perfect tense. The choice between them depends on whether you want to emphasize a specific point in the past or the connection between the past event to the present.
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Last updated: September 07, 2024 • 20761 views

This phrase is correct but is in the past simple tense.

"It was the best day I ever had. "

This phrase is used to talk about a specific point in the past without any connection to the present.
  • May 20, 2024 ... ... it was going on. Just drove up to skirmish randomly and it was the best day I ever had. Get ready to get lit up. Upvote 9. Downvote Reply reply
  • Aug 20, 2012 ... My wedding was the last major event of my whole Reimer family complete with Auntie Marj, but I'm so so glad that it was the best day I ever had.
  • Jul 14, 2024 ... ... It Was the Best Day I Ever Had.
  • May 13, 2024 ... ... it was the best day I ever had sailing that little boat. The house we were staying in for our family beach vacation was only a street over ...
  • Mar 18, 2013 ... ... it was the best day i ever had with that truck. Bob Wagner. Comp Diesel Sponsor. Joined: Jun 26, 2006. Messages: 2,750. Apr 23, 2013.
  • ' Next morning I did, and it was the best day I ever had in the city. Thanks for taking the time to be friendly. God bless you and your family. Jesse ...
  • 99/100/99/100/99 Couldn't string 200 to save my butt. Don't recall where I dropped the birds but it was the best day I ever had shooting singles. Big Jack.
  • Sep 26, 2022 ... I remember telling my husband, after shipping out the first couple of orders in one day that it was the best day I ever had. Then, the next ...
  • Jul 26, 2011 ... It was the best day I ever had in the kitchen, but it was also one of the worst. It was crazy. I had no idea what I was getting myself into ...
  • Sep 21, 2009 ... It was the best day I ever had as a Big Lots employee because I knew I would never have to go back. The bottom line is the priority. It is a ...

Alternatives:

  • It was the best day I had ever experienced.
  • It was the best day of my life.
  • It was the best day I had ever known.
  • It was the best day I had ever had.

This phrase is correct and is in the present perfect tense.

"It was the best day I’ve ever had"

This phrase is used to talk about an experience that happened at an unspecified time in the past but has a connection to the present.
  • Little did I know that Danny really was going to make sure it was the best day I've ever had. After five hours, we got to the top and waited our turn to ...
  • Jul 31, 2023 ... The next day I actually got to spend a day with just me and mom and it was the best day I've ever had with her. For that day I was her son ...
  • Feb 13, 2022 ... ... it was the best day I've ever had and felt light, as in kinda floaty ... I was calm like before but I also just felt happy, like it was the best ...
  • Sep 25, 2015 ... Between the money and the buck, it was the best day I've ever had besides marrying my wife. I was so thankful how everything fell into place ...
  • Nov 7, 2018 ... We then returned to our ship, not before stopping at another location to snorkel at a wonderful reef. Overall, it was the best day I've ever had ...
  • Jul 19, 2023 ... It was the best day I've ever had on Erie. Non stop pickerel. The odd rainbow to entertain us. No bugs. Perfect water. Like. Reactions: stomp ...
  • Jun 17, 2022 ... ... it was the best day I've ever had at work. Proud to work with the most amazing team to pull this off - we did it! So much love all around ...
  • Oct 2, 2015 ... It was the best day I've ever had besides marrying my wife. I was so thankful how everything fell into place and all of my best friends were ...
  • May 24, 2008 ... It was the best day I've ever had up there. The girlfriend and I also went back up Friday evening and drifted shad a few hours and only ...

Alternatives:

  • It was the best day of my life.
  • It was the best day I have ever experienced.
  • It was the best day I have ever known.
  • It was the best day I have ever had.

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