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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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to purchase something he ever/once wanted

One day, John was going to purchase something he ever/once wanted, the Play Station 2.

Hi,
Do both ever and once fit in the above and mean about the same to you? Thanks.
  

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No. You need 'always'. ever doesn't work here at all.

  • No.
  • You need 'always'.
  • ever doesn't work here at all.
  • means he wanted it in the past but doesn't want it now.
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No. You need 'always'.
ever doesn't work here at all.
..once wanted...means he wanted it in the past but doesn't want it now.

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