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Jesusengland Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

I've only ever loved one man.

Hello.

It is possible to use ever in affirmative sentences?

- I've only ever loved one man. (what is the meaning of ever in this sentence?)

Thanks.
  

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Hi, It is possible to use ever in affirmative sentences? Yes. It adds emphasis to what is being said.

— Clive

  • Hi, It is possible to use ever in affirmative sentences?
  • Yes.
  • It adds emphasis to what is being said.
  • - I've only ever loved one man.
  • ) at any time in my life This kind of usage sounds a little informal to me.
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Hi,

It is possible to use ever in affirmative sentences? Yes. It adds emphasis to what is being said.

- I've only ever loved one man. (what is the meaning of ever in this sentence?)

at any time in my life

This kind of usage sounds a little informal to me.



Some other examples:

I am ever (ie always, at all times) hopeful
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