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Hans51 Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
You are the best friend ever
You are the best friend I have ever had.
= You are the best friend ever.
Are the two sentences the same in meaning and what is the meaning of 'ever' and what it functions as here?
Thank you so much as usual in advance.
= You are the best friend ever.
Are the two sentences the same in meaning and what is the meaning of 'ever' and what it functions as here?
Thank you so much as usual in advance.
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'the best friend ever' conveys a sense of the future too, which 'have ever had' lacks due to its focus on the past. d
- 'the best friend ever' conveys a sense of the future too, which 'have ever had' lacks due to its focus on the past.
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'the best friend ever' conveys a sense of the future too, which 'have ever had' lacks due to its focus on the past.
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meteorquake' the best friend ever' conveys a sense of the future too,Thank you so much but I do not understand what it means, so could you elaborate on this and when can we use the expression, then? Do you mean it can be used for both the future and the past?
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It's an expression that's said often in response to a single act of kindness by the friend, saying that this act is one of many that makes them their best friend; or as a spontaneous statement.
Saying "best friend ever" as well as meaning the best friend you've ever had so far (past and present), can also mean "I could not possibly imagine a better friend" and so may also be a comment on
Saying "best friend ever" as well as meaning the best friend you've ever had so far (past and present), can also mean "I could not possibly imagine a better friend" and so may also be a comment on
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