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i am happy vs i was happy

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I am happy" is used to express your current state of happiness in the present moment, while "I was happy" is used to talk about a past state of happiness.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 8521 views

i am happy

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express your current state of happiness in the present moment.

Use this phrase to talk about your current feelings of happiness. It indicates that you are currently experiencing happiness.

Examples:

  • I am happy with my new job.
  • Despite the challenges, I am happy with my life.
  • I am happy to see you again.
  • Even on a rainy day, I am happy.
  • I am happy with the progress we've made.
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Alternatives:

  • I feel happy
  • I'm feeling happy
  • I feel good
  • I'm in a good mood
  • I'm content

i was happy

This phrase is correct and commonly used to talk about a past state of happiness.

Use this phrase to describe a time in the past when you were happy. It indicates that the happiness was experienced at a specific point in the past.

Examples:

  • I was happy when I received the good news.
  • She was happy during her vacation.
  • They were happy at the party.
  • He was happy with the outcome.
  • We were happy to help.
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  • 3 days ago ... I Was Happy To See This. Manga Leaks. One of the things I expected ...
  • Dec 16, 2016 ... Let's change the main verb to "see". All the following adjectives accept an infinite. I was happy to see her. I was sorry to see her.
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  • Mar 29, 2018 ... I feel depressed because I was happy (or happier than now) and I can't get over the fact that it won't come back again. How can I forget my ...
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  • Nov 7, 2024 ... Power and balance... I was happy to get a lot of feedback on the last post on power (resistance+velolcity) and balance... it seems that most ...
  • Oct 24, 2024 ... I was happy to attend the Allegheny Land Trust event last night to bring awareness to land they are conserving in Ross Township.

Alternatives:

  • I used to be happy
  • I felt happy
  • I was in a good mood
  • I was content
  • I was pleased

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