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Persian Learner Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Ever since vs since

Hi.

They've been in a slump ever since they traded their best player.

They've been in a slump since they traded their best player.

Any difference?
  

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g. on the length of time or the change effected), that's all. I think "ever since" is more likely to be used for a negative change than a positive one.

  • g.
  • on the length of time or the change effected), that's all.
  • I think "ever since" is more likely to be used for a negative change than a positive one.
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"ever since" has a bit more emphasis (e.g. on the length of time or the change effected), that's all. I think "ever since" is more likely to be used for a negative change than a positive one.

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