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already saw vs already seen

Both 'already saw' and 'already seen' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Already saw' is used when referring to the past simple tense, while 'already seen' is used when referring to the present perfect tense.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 7227 views

already saw

This phrase is correct when used in the past simple tense.

Use 'already saw' when you want to talk about an action that happened in the past and was completed before another past event.

Examples:

  • I already saw that movie last week.
  • She already saw the new exhibit at the museum.
  • Dec 13, 2014 ... For example, it would be uniquely American to write "I already saw the movie before I had gone to bed." The Brits would say only "I saw the ...
  • Nov 6, 2024 ... ... many asked for? Question · r/YoutubeMusic - Someone else already saw this function that so many asked for? Upvote 21. Downvote 10 Go to comments
  • Crusted and already saw a vet! Thread starter Cwitch; Start date 55 minutes ago · C · Cwitch. New Member. 55 minutes ago · #1. Hi, I'm new here and really ...
  • Apr 12, 2022 ... Three Hopes: We already saw Shez's fused form. General Spoiler. I saw some speculation about what it would look like. Well, we saw it already ...
  • 5 days ago ... goobsceramics on November 21, 2024: "I'm sure many of you already saw my caviar spread with @fishwife limited edition caviar (and if you ...
  • Nov 22, 2023 ... Should I read it if I already saw the film? I'm attempting to read all the SK stuff, and when I get to “Misery”, I'm thinking again the ...
  • Jan 23, 2020 ... Already saw it ; 󱘫. Top fan. Krista Henderson. This is me and my husband. He gets excited to show me a video or meme and I'm like “Yep. I died ...
  • Sep 20, 2017 ... Many of you probably already saw this coming but now it's official...a diesel powered BroDozer Monster Jam truck will be competing in the ...
  • Nov 16, 2024 ... First Cruise already saw 2 fights break out by the Elevators people are so rude and mean !!!
  • Jun 6, 2023 ... Probably everybody already saw this viral video! I saw it too, I am a Bengali myself, and understand every word clearly, and felt very bad, ...

Alternatives:

  • I saw that movie last week.
  • She saw the new exhibit at the museum.

already seen

This phrase is correct when used in the present perfect tense.

Use 'already seen' when you want to indicate that an action happened at an unspecified time before now.

Examples:

  • I have already seen that movie.
  • She has already seen the new exhibit at the museum.
  • Nov 20, 2023 ... Scannable "Painting already seen somewhere else" in storage facility. What is it? Unmarked quest? A reference to something?
  • Dec 13, 2014 ... "I have already seen that movie" does not necessarily mean you watched it many times on separate occasions. · Your first sentence is true.
  • Jun 16, 2020 ... I've noticed every few videos I'll get a video I've already seen or liked. Also it doesn't seem to be showing everyone I'm following either.
  • Aug 11, 2017 ... The world has already seen 'fire and fury'. 0. Paper lanterns float past the Atomic Bomb Dome at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. (Kimimasa ...
  • Sep 26, 2023 ... Question: is there a way to exclude people who have already seen my ad? I know I can obviously exclude different locations etc, but can I ...
  • Already seen posts appearing above Last Visit line? Bug · adamengst (Adam C. Engst) July 11, 2022, 4:49pm 1. I'm not quite sure what's going on here, ...
  • Jan 21, 2020 ... God's already seen every mistake, every failure, every weakness, and the good news is He's already forgiven you. He's not holding it against ...
  • May 29, 2015 ... [Fatal Error] lint-24.0.1.pom:3:10: Doctype già presente (means Already seen). FAILURE: Build failed with an exception. What ...
  • Dec 15, 2023 ... You may have already seen…. I have informed the Board of my decision not to seek reappointment after my contract ends on May 2024.
  • Filtered deck with cards already seen due for review · Anki Scheduling · offgabriele January 31, 2023, 6:19pm 1. Hi, this is my first post on this forum.

Alternatives:

  • I have seen that movie.
  • She has seen the new exhibit at the museum.

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