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checked vs have checked

Both "checked" and "have checked" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Checked" is the simple past form of the verb "check" and is used to describe an action that happened in the past. "Have checked" is the present perfect form and is used to indicate that the action of checking was completed at some point before now.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 863 views

checked

This is the simple past form of the verb "check" and is used to describe an action that happened in the past.

Use "checked" when referring to an action that was completed in the past. For example, "I checked the mail this morning."

Examples:

  • She checked her email before leaving the office.
  • He checked the temperature of the water before jumping in.
  • The teacher checked the students' homework assignments.
  • I checked the map to make sure we were going the right way.
  • They checked the ingredients before starting to cook.
  • I checked Lois's car and apartment.
  • Davis said he checked sub-level B.
  • We checked the hotel - 900 doctors registered.
  • I checked the railroad bought a ticket.
  • I checked my pager all day.
  • We checked his eyes before the surgery.
  • Gretchen knew we checked Heather Farms.
  • I checked with her duty sergeant.
  • I checked with our code-breaking units in Washington.
  • Look, we checked the government and military databases.
  • We checked all Foreign Legion recruits from 1970 to 1980.
  • Officer White already checked under the house.
  • I just checked with Estrada's parole officer.
  • I checked her credit card transactions.
  • I checked all the usual places.
  • We checked all the Best Buys.
  • Parents are home, I already checked.
  • I checked the Dakeen transmission reports.
  • I looked around, checked the alarm system.
  • I checked Lynch's phone records.

Alternatives:

  • I verified
  • I inspected
  • I examined
  • I reviewed
  • I scrutinized

have checked

This is the present perfect form of the verb "check" and is used to indicate that the action of checking was completed at some point before now.

Use "have checked" when you want to emphasize that the action of checking was done before the present moment. For example, "I have checked my email already."

Examples:

  • She has checked her messages on the phone.
  • He has checked the prices at different stores.
  • They have checked the availability of the tickets online.
  • I have checked the spelling of the document.
  • We have checked the schedule for the event.
  • They must not have checked the battery.
  • So somebody must have checked the vents after the apartment was cleaned.
  • We have checked all the security footage.
  • We have checked all hospitals but this one.
  • I have checked whether the new umbrella organisation of development NGOs agrees with this description of the relationship.
  • I have checked the matter and it is.
  • This is a fact, established by the official documents - which we have checked.
  • We have checked every hospital in Manhattan.
  • I, the undersigned official, certify that I have checked:
  • We have checked prints on every suspicious person we can't identify, and so far no known criminal has even come close to the kid.
  • Man, I must have checked three dozen motels, empty buildings, warehouses.
  • You should have checked his bags.
  • I should have checked the research more closely.
  • You could have checked the phone records, seen there must be something wrong.
  • Maybe I should have checked out the farmer a little better.
  • I must have checked the wrong box or something on the W-2.
  • I must have checked my pulse a little too hard.
  • And another one says that you have checked into rehab.
  • You should have checked with me before abducting that scientist.
  • All of them have checked into that club at least once.

Alternatives:

  • I have verified
  • I have inspected
  • I have examined
  • I have reviewed
  • I have scrutinized

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