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"I already checked" vs "I've already checked"

Both of these phrases are correct; "I've already checked" is in the present perfect tense, while "I already checked" is in the past tense.

Last Updated: July 05, 2018

I already checked

This is correct

You can use this phrase, which is in the past tense, to explain that you already had a look at something.

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Some examples from our editors:

  • I already checked my bag, and my phone isn't in there.
  • I already checked the guest list, and I didn't see my name.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • I already looked
  • I already examined
  • I already verified
  • I already inspected

I've already checked

This is correct

Use this phrase, which is in the present perfect, to explain that you have tried to verify, confirm, or find something.

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Some examples from our editors:

  • I know you told me it was in there, but I've already checked, and I can't find it.
  • I've already checked to see if you were on the list, and your name is not there.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • I already looked
  • I have already looked
  • I already verified
  • I already examined

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