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we had ever had vs we ever had

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'We had ever had' is used to emphasize the comparison between two past events, while 'we ever had' is used to express a general statement about past experiences.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 1719 views

we had ever had

This phrase is correct and is used to emphasize the comparison between two past events.

This phrase is used when you want to emphasize that a particular past event was the most extreme or significant among all the events that have occurred up to that point.

Examples:

  • That was the best vacation we had ever had.
  • It was the most delicious meal we had ever had.
  • Each of us said that these were the best cupcakes we had ever had and we each had different flavours. Thank you for creating such a decadent treat for your ...
  • From a first-time customer in November 2013: "My husband and I took a trip to Paris years ago and it was the first time that we had ever had roasted chestnuts.
  • I was especially pleased last December when I ordered the office holiday food from them and found it to be the best we had ever had." "Travel Lady", Boston.
  • Apr 1, 2015 ... The host asked the entire table to name the best wine we had ever had. After some awkward answers and evasions, our French guest simply ...

Alternatives:

  • we had never had
  • we had always had
  • we had previously had
  • we had experienced before
  • we had encountered in the past

we ever had

This phrase is correct and is used to express a general statement about past experiences.

This phrase is used when you want to talk about past experiences in a general way without emphasizing a specific comparison.

Examples:

  • That was the best vacation we ever had.
  • It was the most delicious meal we ever had.
  • Mar 26, 2015 ... Have we ever had a poor president? presidents wealth animation orig_00002706. JUST WATCHED. Have we ever had a poor president?
  • "The Best Crowd We Ever Had" - 0:33; "1849" - 4:44; "Packy Go Home" - 5:31; " Fire in the Hole" - 4:34; "Moore Street Girls" - 3:51; "Message from the Battle ...
  • The best thing we ever had, we take it in vain. Lyric Meaning. You never know what you have until you lose it. She was the best he ever had. Improve the quality  ...
  • Mar 2, 2015 ... “He was the best employee we ever had,” the former boss said of the then 21- year-old. “He was very good with people. Calm and decent.

Alternatives:

  • we had in the past
  • we experienced before
  • we encountered previously
  • we had at some point
  • we had the opportunity to enjoy

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