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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
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Better or Best?

Hi,

Is it ok to use "better" here?

Thanks...

"Well, I went out this morning to do some shopping. It's my dad's birthday next week, so I thought I better buy him something."

Thanks again
  

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Hi, Is it ok to use "better" here? Thanks... "Well, I went out this morning to do some shopping.

— Clive

  • Hi, Is it ok to use "better" here?
  • Thanks...
  • "Well, I went out this morning to do some shopping.
  • " Yes, the full form is I had better buy him something.
  • 'I had better do something' means I think it's advisable for me to do something.
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Hi,
Is it ok to use "better" here?

Thanks...

"Well, I went out this morning to do some shopping. It's my dad's birthday next week, so I thought I better buy him something."
Yes, the full form is I had better buy him something.

'I had better do something' means I think it's advisable for me to do something.

Clive
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