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This is the best gift I have ever gotten vs This is the best gift I have ever received

Both sentences are correct and commonly used. They convey the same meaning and can be used interchangeably. Choosing between 'gotten' and 'received' is a matter of personal preference and formality.
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Last updated: July 02, 2024

This is the best gift I have ever gotten

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal English.

This phrase is used to express that the gift received is the best one the speaker has ever received. 'Gotten' is more commonly used in American English.
  • This is the best gift I have ever gotten here on redditgifts, by far! It's a GORGEOUS and CLASSY pen. Wow. Now I don't hav... Upvotes: 2 · Some fountain pens to ...
  • Nov 1, 2010 ... Oh man you guys......thank you all so much!! REALLY!! This is the best gift I have ever gotten. wipes away tear. Read more Show less. Reply · 1 ...
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  • And honestly, this is the BEST gift I have ever gotten my children - hands down. The last thing we need is more stuff around here, so I was thrilled to be able to ...

Alternatives:

  • this is the best gift I have ever received
  • this is the best gift I have ever been given
  • this is the best gift I have ever obtained
  • this is the best gift I have ever acquired
  • this is the best gift I have ever received in my life

This is the best gift I have ever received

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that the gift received is the best one the speaker has ever received. 'Received' is more commonly used in formal English.
  • Nov 24, 2014 ... ... gave it to my DrH for Christmas almost 10 years ago and every time he pulls it out to use it he says, “This is the best gift I have ever received!
  • Oct 14, 2014 ... ... paid with the thank-you notes of people who have received a box of love, the 80-year-old who writes, 'this is the best gift I have ever received, ...
  • I had a patient who used the Twiddle® and loved it—She would tell me, "This is the best gift I have ever received." She has since passed away, but loved the ...
  • I love my birthday gift! This is the best gift I have ever received from anyone! ❤️ Special thanks to… http://instagram.com/p/v3lYIgTOe8/. 0 retweets 0 favorites.

Alternatives:

  • this is the best gift I have ever gotten
  • this is the best gift I have ever been given
  • this is the best gift I have ever obtained
  • this is the best gift I have ever acquired
  • this is the best gift I have ever received in my life

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