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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 • 7167 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.
  • Colton: You already saw my face.
  • I already saw your wall when I broke in earlier.
  • Too late, I already saw you.
  • You already saw what he can.
  • We already saw what happened to a roomful of doctors exposed to this work.
  • No, you already saw how she turned out.
  • We already saw him get killed, but he lived.
  • Just the one you already saw.
  • We already saw that briefly yesterday.
  • But I already saw what can happen.
  • I already saw how you die.
  • But, I already saw your arrow.
  • Then you already saw the fresco.
  • The movie I wanted to see, you already saw.
  • You already saw The Bachelorette finale, right?
  • You already saw the new Israeli positions?
  • But you already saw it with that Steve guy, so that was completely out of the question.
  • I guess you already saw the new ones in Tokyo.
  • I told you, I already saw your video.
  • I already saw it once, its worse the second time

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.
  • You have already seen that you cannot withstand me.
  • You've already seen his form.
  • I've already seen the inside.
  • She's already seen it, multiple times.
  • I already seen it, Raylan.
  • I've already seen that number today.
  • I've already seen, Gold.
  • You've already seen me do it.
  • Settle down. I've already seen your outfit for today.
  • Look, we've already seen what we needed to see...
  • Laura, she's already seen the car.
  • 20,000 people have already seen me naked.
  • - You've already seen your father do it.
  • You've already seen enough of this life, boy.
  • We've already seen humans turn into mist, fire...
  • We've already seen an example of his skills.
  • No doubt the Pre-Cogs have already seen this.
  • Yes, you've already seen me.
  • This unprecedented giveaway by the philanthropist Richmond Valentine has already seen over a billion cards distributed.
  • HANK: We've already seen the security footage from the accident night.

Alternatives:

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

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