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I always wonder vs I've always wondered

Both phrases are correct and express the same basic idea of a question or curiosity that the speaker has often had on their mind.

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Last updated: July 19, 2024 • 53466 views

I always wonder

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a habitual action or thought in the present tense.

This phrase is used to express a recurring or habitual sense of wonder or curiosity in the present. It indicates that the wondering is a regular occurrence.

Examples:

I always wonder why the sky is blue.
She always wonders what life would be like in another country.

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Last updated: October 25, 2024

Dec 14, 2021 ... "I always wonder why birds stay in the same place when they can fly anywhere on the earth. Then I ask myself the same question." - Harun Yahya
Mar 26, 2021 ... It depends on what you want to say. “When I see Brenda, I always wonder whether that's her natural hair color.” This is present tense, ...
Dec 5, 2014 ... "I always wonder why birds stay in the same place when they can fly anywhere on the earth. Then I ask myself the same question". - Harun Yahya [ ...
Mar 15, 2017 ... Why do I always wonder why I live and what my purpose is? It is the most natural thing to wonder. It is what determines more intelligent ...
Nov 20, 2020 ... Hmm I always wonder how that taste too. r/Breath_of_the_Wild - Hmm I always wonder ...
Jul 14, 2020 ... As Harun Yahya noted, “I always wonder why birds stay in the same place when they can fly anywhere on earth and then I ask myself the same question.”
Sep 21, 2024 ... I always wonder what is going on in that part of Harran. Dying Light. Any thoughts or info about it? On the other hand, if I were Crane or any ...
Mar 20, 2024 ... 439 likes, 17 comments - benhundreds on March 20, 2024: "I always wonder what keeps me from returning to a favorite place to eat.
May 30, 2024 ... REALLY?!?! I always wonder about this when I'm unfortunate enough to enter a public restroom and encounter such a mess. I mean, who and why?
REALLY?!?! I always wonder about this when I'm unfortunate enough to enter a public restroom and encounter such a mess. I mean, who and why?...

Alternatives:

I often wonder
I frequently wonder
I constantly wonder
I regularly wonder
I habitually wonder

I've always wondered

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a past action that has continued up to the present in the present perfect tense.

This phrase is used to express a sense of wonder or curiosity that started in the past and has continued up to the present. It indicates a long-standing curiosity or interest.

Examples:

I've always wondered why cats purr.
She's always wondered what it would be like to live in a different era.

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Last updated: October 25, 2024

I've Always Wondered ... If you're like us, you've got a lot of questions about the small, simple, ubiquitous things in the world of business. Let's find ...
I've always wondered why we never truly realize how much we love someone until it's already too late. Why we never appreciate all we have until there's nothing ...
Mar 7, 2024 ... r/namethatplane - I've always wondered what they were. 4 upvotes · 5 comments ...
Feb 16, 2017 ... Hello everybody I've always wondered/ I've always been wondering why a Persian poet (Rumi) is popular in the U.S. Is there any significant ...
Oct 4, 2022 ... I've always wondered what Zelda would have felt traversing through the rubbles of Hyrule Castle... so, I made fanart. · Comments Section.
Jun 2, 2018 ... The difference between “I always wondered it" and "I've always wondered it" isn't as big as you might have imagined.
May 16, 2024 ... I've always wondered what this day would feel like and now it's here! Thank you for a wonderful ride. I will miss everyone so much and I ...
Mar 26, 2021 ... " and "I've always wondered it."? Somewhat. I always wondered would mean that you don't wonder any more, and I've always wondered would mean ...
May 16, 2024 ... I've always wondered what this day would feel like and now it's here! Thank you for a wonderful ride. I will miss everyone so much and I ...
Dec 10, 2023 ... 1778 likes, 60 comments - kgbbq on December 10, 2023: "I've always wondered what the main reason behind our food truck blowing up so quickly ...

Alternatives:

I have always wondered
I've been wondering for a long time
I've had this question for ages
I've been curious about this forever
I've had this curiosity since forever

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