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Old 26-Sep-2004, 09:12
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Default Re: There is never been a better time...

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Originally Posted by Wai_Wai
"There is never been a better time to do XXX"

I know it means it is the best time to do XXX.
But I would like to know why "never a better time" = "the best time".
[Maybe it is difficult to explain though :( ]
The adverb never negates the state of the verb been.

never been ~ not be, means, doesn't exist.
has never been means, hasn't existed before, that is until now, which makes it the only time and so the best time.

:D Correction :D

There has never been a better time. (Present Perfect)

Note, There is been are not compatible. :wink:

All the best, :D
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