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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

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.

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.

Alternatives:

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

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