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as he says vs as he said

Both "as he says" and "as he said" are correct, but their verb tenses are different. "As he says" refers to something that someone is currently saying or has said in the past and still stands true. "As he said" refers to something that someone said in the past, usually in a narrative or recounting of events.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"as he says"

Use "as he says" when referring to something that someone is currently saying or has said in the past and still stands true.

Examples:

  • As he says, honesty is the best policy.
  • I trust him, as he says he will be there on time.
  • As he says in his book, the key to success is perseverance.
  • 20 hours ago ... Phil hugging Trey as he says something to him after “Standing On The Moon” at Fare Thee Well. · Best · Top · New · Controversial · Old · Q&A ...
  • Oct 6, 2019 ... Even dads have to register, or as he says, “Especially dads have to register!”
  • Oct 15, 2016 ... Dear teachers, I saw a sentence in my grammar book about tenses. "Next time I will do everything as he says" Why can we use "as he says".
  • Jun 8, 2024 ... 2997 likes, 54 comments - jennjohnson20 on June 8, 2024: ""I'll wait as long as he says...everything I hope for comes from him..." Psalms 62:1"
  • Jan 14, 2021 ... ... saying hes not as good as he says so just wanted some input from people who would know better than me yeno. Upvote 2. Downvote Reply reply
  • Nov 6, 2018 ... The Albert Pujols age conundrum: is he as old as he says he is? · Halos Heaven Podcast - March 2022 #13: Angels Bullpen Beefs Up As Spring ...
  • Aug 6, 2020 ... Meet Michael, "A Breast Cancer Thriver," as He Says in Our Production · More articles by this author · Insights from the community · Others also ...
  • Apr 27, 2014 ... Another Piketty Problem; If Growth Is As Slow As He Says, Climate Change Isn't A Problem. Tim Worstall. Former Contributor Opinions expressed ...

Alternatives:

  • as he mentioned
  • as he stated
  • as he indicated
  • as he pointed out
  • as he affirmed

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"as he said"

Use "as he said" when referring to something that someone said in the past, usually in a narrative or recounting of events.

Examples:

  • As he said earlier, the meeting will be postponed.
  • She did exactly as he said.
  • As he said in his speech, we need to work together to achieve our goals.
  • Apr 29, 2023 ... Hi, Is "As he said" a polite alternative to "Like he said"? Thanks.
  • Apr 9, 2023 ... He is risen, just as He said! May your day be filled with worship and family and feasting and love!
  • Apr 29, 2023 ... Hi, Is "As he mentioned" a polite alternative to "As he said"? Thanks.
  • Mar 13, 2008 ... Do as He Said ... The last time I saw Eliot Spitzer, he encouraged me to write about his work involving prostitution. So here goes. The governor ...
  • Apr 4, 2021 ... He is risen, just as He said!!! Repent and believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved! Our righteousness is as filthy rags, ...
  • Matthew 28 – Just as He said He would. Apr8. Good afternoon y'all. Thanks be to God we made it through the book of Matthew. We will be studying the last ...
  • Apr 9, 2023 ... 12K likes, 90 comments - francescamusic on April 9, 2023: "He is risen, just as He said! May your day be filled with worship and family ...
  • Sep 2, 2020 ... 2) "LIASSON: He was in Kenosha with a very specific goal. He was there to link the violence in cities to Democrats. As he said, it's all ...
  • He is not here; he has risen, just as he said, resurrection, jesus rose, our living god, easter sunday, jesus christ.
  • Mar 31, 2024 ... 42K likes, 272 comments - dbusby on March 31, 2024: "He has risen, as he said He would. ✝️ Happy Easter! #heisrisen #easter #itsabuzzworld ...

Alternatives:

  • as he mentioned
  • as he stated
  • as he indicated
  • as he pointed out
  • as he affirmed

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