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One of my best friend. vs One of my best friends.

"One of my best friends" is the proper English phrasing. The incorrect phrase "one of my best friend" is not used in English because the word "friend" needs to be plural to match the meaning of having multiple best friends.
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One of my best friend.

This phrase is incorrect in English. The word "friend" should be in the plural form to match the meaning of having multiple best friends.

The correct phrase should be "one of my best friends." This indicates that the person being referred to is one of several best friends.
  • Nov 2, 2019 ... One of my best friends is a teacher. One of the students is going to be awarded the prize. Therefore, ...
  • 2 days ago ... Made this cake for one of my best friend's baby shower. She wanted something cute and very baby! I love how it came out.
  • Jul 21, 2021 ... Having dinner with one of my best friend @dangeloortiz34 #perfectgame.
  • 7 days ago ... AITA for starting a relationship with one of my best friend's crush? so there's this one tomboyish girl, let's call her N… after hanging out ...
  • Sep 25, 2024 ... 154 likes, 5 comments - kredberg on September 25, 2024: "It was one of my best friend's birthdays yesterday. So naturally, we had a pizza ...
  • Aug 30, 2023 ... I have mistaken deleted some emails from one of my best friend her email address how can I retrieve them. Please help me out.
  • Oct 26, 2024 ... Attending the wedding of one of my best friend's daughter and it's such a joyous occasion. Congrats Devanne and Cole! So much love to you! more.
  • Mar 4, 2024 ... 219 likes, 27 comments - jamieonealofficial on March 4, 2024: "One of my best friend's got married last night!!! What a beautiful wedding ...
  • This is about one of my best friend's nephew. Please read and if you have anything you'd like to donate to the yard sale, let Desiree know.

Alternatives:

  • one of my closest friends.
  • one of my dearest friends.
  • one of my good friends.
  • one of my favorite friends.
  • one of my special friends.

One of my best friends.

This phrase is correct in English and commonly used to indicate that the person being referred to is one of several best friends.

This phrase is used to specify that the person mentioned is among a group of best friends. The plural form of "friends" is necessary to match the meaning.
  • Nov 2, 2019 ... One of my best friends Whenever you say “one of…” the following noun has to be plural, because you're choosing one out of a group that ...
  • Oct 15, 2022 ... [UPDATE] I (30m) rejected one of my best friends (28f) that I used to be in love with. First thread. https://reddit.com/r/relationship_advice ...
  • One of My Best Friends is 93. Jamyl N. Walker, MSN, APRN, AGNP-C. Jamyl N. Walker, MSN, APRN, AGNP-C. Search for articles by this author. Article Info. DOI ...
  • May 17, 2024 ... If there were two separate people it could possibly be written "One of my dearest friends and one of my best friends, who *are* also my ...
  • Happy Birthday to one of my best friends. 13 years and counting. Your laugh lights up a room, you always know a good party theme, and you're the most...
  • Apr 30, 2017 ... I just wanted to congratulate one of my best friends - Jamey Jaz on getting nominated for THREE Daytime Emmy's this week for best Original ...
  • Aug 25, 2024 ... mikearcelive on August 25, 2024: "Busy week. Got to see one of my best friends, @billygeneismarketing while in San Diego with one of my ...
  • Sep 24, 2024 ... This interview with one of my best friends, Yadira Harrison, was therapy. For me, and for anyone out there building an agency.
  • Sep 20, 2024 ... 217 likes, 7 comments - jaimelaurita on September 20, 2024: "Happy birthday to one of my best friends, You have been so consistent and real ...
  • 6 days ago ... This is from one of my best friends. Barbara Fairchild had Teddy Bear when I had Delta Dawn. We entertained our troops in South Korea.

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