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The Meatloaf served today tastes terrible vs The Meatloaf served today tasted terribly

The correct phrase is "the meatloaf served today tastes terrible." The adjective "terrible" is used to describe the taste of the meatloaf in the present tense. The phrase "the meatloaf served today tasted terribly" is incorrect.
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The Meatloaf served today tastes terrible

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe the taste of the meatloaf in the present tense.

This phrase is used to express that the meatloaf being served today has a bad taste.

Examples:

  • The soup tastes terrible today.
  • The coffee tastes terrible this morning.
  • The cake tastes terrible with too much sugar.
  • The fish tastes terrible when overcooked.
  • The salad tastes terrible with the dressing.
  • And it made the banana taste terrible.
  • It tastes terrible, like it's past the due date.
  • Either way, justice is being served today.
  • I promise... justice will be served today
  • Very quickly, please, count to three because it tastes terrible.
  • Don't let any blood spill on the meatloaf.
  • Did have an eye on the meatloaf, vanish.
  • You looking for a free lunch? I recommend the meatloaf.
  • No worry, it isn't served today
  • I slipped a mickey in the meatloaf, but Big Todd up there has a high tolerance.
  • It's now 8:00 and the meatloaf is done.
  • Well, actually, I was going to say, believe it or not, the meatloaf's pretty good.
  • A green tea with lemon for me, And for my friend here, the meatloaf, please.
  • Listen, next time you're at the Founding Fathers, you should try the meatloaf with the egg.
  • Come on, Booth, you must've told a lot of people the meatloaf story, right?

The Meatloaf served today tasted terribly

This phrase is incorrect. The adverb "terribly" is not used correctly to describe the taste of the meatloaf in the past tense.

  • Either way, justice is being served today.
  • I promise... justice will be served today
  • Did have an eye on the meatloaf, vanish.
  • You looking for a free lunch? I recommend the meatloaf.
  • Don't let any blood spill on the meatloaf.
  • No worry, it isn't served today
  • I slipped a mickey in the meatloaf, but Big Todd up there has a high tolerance.
  • It's now 8:00 and the meatloaf is done.
  • Listen, next time you're at the Founding Fathers, you should try the meatloaf with the egg.
  • A green tea with lemon for me, and for my friend here, the meatloaf, please.
  • Well, actually, I was going to say, believe it or not, the meatloaf's pretty good.
  • Come on, Booth, you must've told a lot of people the meatloaf story, right?

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