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as soon as I saw vs as soon as i see

Both "as soon as I saw" and "as soon as I see" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "As soon as I saw" is used when referring to a past event. However, "as soon as I see" is used when talking about a present, ongoing, or future event.
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as soon as I saw

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a past event.

This phrase is used to describe an action that happened immediately after the speaker saw something in the past.

Examples:

  • As soon as I saw the accident, I called for help.
  • As soon as I saw the movie trailer, I knew I wanted to watch the film.
  • As soon as I saw her face, I knew something was wrong.
  • 3 days ago ... 472 votes, 52 comments. I knew as soon as I saw the symbol, like a pinch in my memory. A shiver. And as fast as lightning, I knew it.
  • Aug 31, 2024 ... 5618 likes, 35 comments - itslopez on August 31, 2024: "As soon as I saw this Genshin and Pop Mart collab I knew I had to have themmmmm  ...
  • Sep 8, 2020 ... As soon as I saw this I knew what had to happen... pancake rug! · Comments Section.
  • Mar 22, 2023 ... There are two clauses, separated by a comma, in. As soon as I saw her, I recognized her. The second clause is the main clause.
  • Mar 29, 2022 ... As soon as I saw today's teaser I had to make an inspired BOTW logo for the sequel!! LMK what you guys think!!!
  • As soon as I saw this photo an immense amount of powerful energy came through it for me and I knew I had to share this with you. In almost every...
  • Aug 16, 2024 ... r/footballcards - Knew I needed this as soon as I saw the listing! 2. upvotes · ...
  • As soon as I saw the handwriting on the envelope I smiled, I was reading the news when somebody knocked to the door , he was a person of a couries , he gave an ...
  • Apr 10, 2022 ... As soon as I saw the nekomata I had to draw one!! r/GhostwireTokyo - As ...
  • Lyrics. i liked you as soon as i saw you it was something about the way your sweater and your eyes were blue and your hair ...

Alternatives:

  • the moment I saw
  • right after I saw
  • immediately after I saw
  • upon seeing

as soon as i see

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a present or future event.

This phrase is used to describe an action that will happen immediately after the speaker sees something in the present or future.

Examples:

  • As soon as I see her, I will let you know.
  • As soon as I see the email, I will reply.
  • As soon as I see the opportunity, I will take it.
  • Apr 21, 2022 ... Unknown program in alt+tab immediately closing as soon as I see it. Am I being paranoid, or? windows 10 · virus · kaspersky free. BigHotStud. By ...
  • Sep 23, 2024 ... As soon as I see her in that doing the twirls for Buffy and Dawn, I get that pit in my stomach. Don't click the spoiler if you haven't seen ...
  • Aug 26, 2024 ... Me as soon as I see Pumpkin Square on the menu Say hello to our NEW dessert in the comments #Crumbl.
  • Nov 5, 2019 ... me as soon as i see ewan in the trailer · Comments Section · Community Info Section · More posts you may like.
  • Aug 6, 2024 ... 334 likes, 13 comments - ketchem on August 6, 2024: "pumpkin spice latte & cardigans as soon as I see one leave on the ground".
  • Oct 6, 2021 ... I will look for the logs. The reason I say 'drops immediately', is that when I call from my mobile as soon as I see the line picked up by ...
  • Sep 23, 2024 ... 57K likes, 1497 comments - liliforberg on September 23, 2024: "As soon as I see Barmbrack in the supermarkets I crave it so much!
  • Feb 4, 2024 ... 8174 likes, 69 comments - aimeeelizabethhall on February 4, 2024: "Bout to scream as soon as I see a deer so they run away.".
  • "as soon as I see" is correct and usable in written english. You can use it to refer to when you will see or recognize something.

Alternatives:

  • once I see
  • when I see
  • the moment I see
  • immediately after I see

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