I barely survived vs i have barely survived

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I barely survived' is used to describe a past event where the speaker just managed to survive. 'I have barely survived' is used to emphasize the recent completion of the survival, indicating a connection to the present moment.

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I barely survived

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe a past event where the speaker just managed to survive.

This phrase is used to express that the speaker narrowly escaped death or a dangerous situation in the past.

Examples:

I barely survived the car crash.
She barely survived the avalanche.
He barely survived the heart attack.

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Last updated: October 26, 2024

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Alternatives:

I almost didn't make it.
I narrowly escaped death.
I just managed to survive.

i have barely survived

This phrase is correct and is used to emphasize the recent completion of the survival, indicating a connection to the present moment.

This phrase is used to convey that the speaker has just managed to survive a dangerous situation and the impact is still relevant to the present.

Examples:

I have barely survived the earthquake.
She has barely survived the surgery.
He has barely survived the plane crash.

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We barely survived our first encounter with those things.
Peter barely survived a suicide attempt.
I barely survived my last Chicago winter.
He barely survived beyond infancy and...
I still recall how we barely survived that year
I barely survived losing you the first time.
- He barely survived the balloon pump.
This world barely survived one war between human and Votan.
I barely survived gym class while Barry thrived as an athlete.
Your dad and I barely survived boarding school together.
I also barely survived in the hospital.
We barely survived five minutes with them. You...
We barely survived the head lice he gave her.
We barely survived his real world attacks.
We barely survived the first one.
Seven years ago, he was seriously wounded in a raid by Russian forces and barely survived.
I barely survived it. I'm trying to forget it.
I barely survived my parents' house. I'm not going to put him there.
- Every Korean in Indonesia knows about you who barely survived in the Sumatra jungle.
We barely survived the last budget cuts.

Alternatives:

I have just managed to survive.
I have narrowly escaped death.
I have only just survived.

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I barely survived vs i have barely survived