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

"I always wonder"

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.
  • 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

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.

"I've always wondered"

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.
  • 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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