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The best i ever had vs The best ive ever had

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "The best I ever had" is the full form of the sentence, while "The best I've ever had" is the contracted form with 'I've' standing for 'I have'. The choice between them depends on the level of formality or personal preference.

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The best i ever had

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts.

This phrase is the full form of the sentence, indicating a past experience of having the best of something. It is suitable for informal conversations or storytelling.

Examples:

  • That was the best I ever had in my life.
  • It was the best I ever had the pleasure of experiencing.
  • You the best I ever had, best I ever had. Best I ever had, best I ever had. I say, you the fucking best [Verse 1] Know you got a roommate, call me when there's no  ...
  • Oct 8, 2009 ... John Poe Shared on Google+ · 1 month ago. the best I ever had. Read more Show less. Reply · 1. ▽ Report spam or abuse. marilene gondim 2 ...
  • I say... You the fuckin' best [x4] You the best I ever had, Best I ever had [x3] I say you the fuckin'... Know you gotta roommate, Call me when there's no one there,
  • [Chorus] But it's not so bad. You're only the best I ever had. You don't want me back. You're just the best I ever had. So you stole my world. Now I'm just a phony

Alternatives:

  • the best I've ever had
  • the best I have ever had

The best ive ever had

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts.

This phrase is the contracted form of 'I have' in the sentence, indicating a past experience of having the best of something. It is suitable for informal conversations or writing.

Examples:

  • That's the best I've ever had in this restaurant.
  • It's the best I've ever had the opportunity to try.
  • Jan 6, 2015 ... and i find it kind of funny i find it kind of sad the dreams in which im Beavis are the best ive ever had. 1,616 retweets 3,383 favorites. Reply.
  • "i find it kind of funny, i find it kind of sad, the dreams in which im dying are the best ive ever had." it just reminds me of donnie darko himself. the jules version is  ...
  • We have eaten there a couple times and had a great meal each time. The fried haddock is some of the best Ive ever had and I absolutely love the fries.
  • Nov 12, 2010 ... The best ive ever had.A true Smoky Mountain treat. Nov 12, 2010, 8:16 PM. While we were at Cades Cove this past weekend I bought a bag of ...

Alternatives:

  • the best I ever had
  • the best I have ever had

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