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Ansonguy Posted 5 years ago
Grammar
Difference in meaning between "have never used" vs "have never used before"
(1) I have never used thermometers.
(2) I have never used thermometers before.
Does the additional word "before" change the meaning of (1)? Thank you.
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We normally use the singular in these cases: (1) I have never used a thermometer. (2) I have never used a thermometer before . ansonguy Does the additional word "before" change the meaning of (1)?
- We normally use the singular in these cases: (1) I have never used a thermometer.
- (2) I have never used a thermometer before .
- ansonguy Does the additional word "before" change the meaning of (1)?
- No, but it's common to say it that way even though it's redundant.
- CJ
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We normally use the singular in these cases:
(1) I have never used a thermometer.
(2) I have never used a thermometer before.
ansonguyDoes the additional word "before" change the meaning of (1)?
No, but it's common to say it that way even though it's redundant.
CJ
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ansonguyDoes the additional word "before" change the meaning of (1)? Thank you.
It makes it sound like you expect to be using a thermometer soon.
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