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"I have once been there."

"I have been there once."

2007-06-24 06:12:33 · 3 answers · asked by Tanaka 4 in Education & Reference Words & Wordplay

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No, although the second one is more familiar and, seemingly, flows better--just the rhythm of the sound when you say it aloud or to yourself.

Also, the first splits the verb, although in many phrases and idioms, that no longer is a big deal.

2007-06-24 06:16:43 · answer #1 · answered by Canebrake 5 · 0 0

I would suggest the first sentence is not one that would be used by a native English speaker. It follows a format that suggests to me a non-native English speaker was trying to say, "I was there once."

"I was there once." uses the simple past tense of the verb and clearly places the action in the past; the action is completely over.

"I have been there once." uses the passive form of the present perfect tense, and leaves open the possibility the speaker may go "there" again.

2007-06-24 13:26:31 · answer #2 · answered by Gr8AuntCarolyn 4 · 0 0

The meaning is identical, although the first one might not be gramatically correct.

2007-06-24 13:20:35 · answer #3 · answered by Proto 7 · 0 0

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