recently, instead of ever?

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recently, instead of ever?

epit

recently, instead of ever?

Hi friends,I have a simple question.We can say "This is the most delicious soup I have ever eaten" Can we use "recently "instead of "ever" ?Thanks .Have a good day!

22 Apr 2010

"ever" means in your whole life

"recently" means in the last few days or weeks

22 Apr 2010

liquidnuance

If you want to change the meaning, you can say something like,

"This is the most delicious soup I �ve had recently." "Recently" usually goes at the beginning or the end of a sentence (I think).

22 Apr 2010

Lina Ladybird

I agree with Douglas and liquidnuance!! :)

22 Apr 2010