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PreciousJones Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

had/have

My friend died a few years back and I say to my friend:

She was one of the best persons I had ever known. Or

She was one of the best persons I have ever known.

Are both okay to use? Is there difference in meaning?

Thank you!
  

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Natives will use either, but there is, technically, al difference. With the present perfect, the condition still exists; with the past perfect, it no longer exists. I had ever known = since she died I have met more "good" persons I have ever known = nobody I currently know measures up to her

— Philip

  • Natives will use either, but there is, technically, al difference.
  • With the present perfect, the condition still exists; with the past perfect, it no longer exists.
  • I had ever known = since she died I have met more "good" persons I have ever known = nobody I currently know measures up to her
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Natives will use either, but there is, technically, al difference. With the present perfect, the condition still exists; with the past perfect, it no longer exists.
I had ever known = since she died I have met more "good" persons
I have ever known = nobody I currently know measures up to her
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PhilipNatives will use either, but there is, technically, al difference. With the present perfect, the condition still exists; with the past perfect, it no longer exists. I had ever known = since she died I have met more "good" personsI have ever known = nobody I currently know measures up to her
Thank you very much Philip.
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