Can you give me examples of "I barely survived"?

I barely survived the car crash. She barely survived the avalanche. He barely survived the heart attack.

What are some alternatives to "I barely survived"?

I almost didn't make it. I narrowly escaped death. I just managed to survive.

Can you give me examples of "i have barely survived"?

I have barely survived the earthquake. She has barely survived the surgery. He has barely survived the plane crash.

What are some alternatives to "i have barely survived"?

I have just managed to survive. I have narrowly escaped death. I have only just survived.

Which is correct:
"I barely survived" or "i have barely survived"?

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I barely survived

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe a past event where the speaker just managed to survive.

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This phrase is used to express that the speaker narrowly escaped death or a dangerous situation in the past.

Examples:

I barely survived the car crash.
She barely survived the avalanche.
He barely survived the heart attack.

Alternatives:

I almost didn't make it.
I narrowly escaped death.
I just managed to survive.

i have barely survived

This phrase is correct and is used to emphasize the recent completion of the survival, indicating a connection to the present moment.

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This phrase is used to convey that the speaker has just managed to survive a dangerous situation and the impact is still relevant to the present.

Examples:

I have barely survived the earthquake.
She has barely survived the surgery.
He has barely survived the plane crash.

Alternatives:

I have just managed to survive.
I have narrowly escaped death.
I have only just survived.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I barely survived' is used to describe a past event where the speaker just managed to survive. 'I have barely survived' is used to emphasize the recent completion of the survival, indicating a connection to the present moment.

Last updated: March 24, 2024

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Which is correct: "I barely survived" or "i have barely survived"?

I barely survived

i have barely survived

Which is correct:
"I barely survived" or "i have barely survived"?