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I called her vs I call her

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I called her' is in the past tense, indicating that the action of calling already happened. 'I call her' is in the present tense, indicating a habitual or repeated action of calling. The choice between the two depends on whether you are referring to a specific past event or a general present action.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 5800 views

I called her

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that the action of calling someone happened in the past.

Use 'I called her' when you want to talk about a specific instance of calling someone in the past.

Examples:

  • I called her yesterday to wish her a happy birthday.
  • He called her last night to apologize.
  • She called her friend to check on her.
  • May 11, 2018 ... I called her Lisa-Marie. Clémentine Schneidermann First edition. Sold out. Shipping within 2-3 business days. Introduction. Liz named her ...
  • Dec 10, 2019 ... 1). “I CALLED HER, BUT DIDN'T ANSWER THE PHONE.” The error in the above sentence is that a subject is missing following the comma.
  • Oct 25, 2019 ... My gf just broke with me because i called her out on her bs. UPDATE: she is at work, i have been cleaning the house and she had the gall to ...
  • Jan 25, 2017 ... Try again. Open in App. Sign In. How can I have my ex girlfriend forgive me if I called her a bitch and a hoe? All related (39). Recommended.
  • Feb 28, 2019 ... I called her gorgeous and she blocked me? Social. Found her through friend and we got taking on Snapchat. We had a little conversation. She ...
  • 2 days ago ... 40 likes, 8 comments - oshegogo on November 27, 2024: "Her name was Juno. I called her Big Girl. She was always happy.She was my friend.
  • Feb 8, 2022 ... In I Called Her Mary, we meet Margaret O'Hagan. Margaret grew up poor in Ireland. She was born in 1937 and was the third of seven children.
  • 12 hours ago ... I Wonder If The Angel is Still Mad I Called Her Hair Dull? Photo Mode.
  • Jan 4, 2024 ... 644 likes, 75 comments - abc7george on January 4, 2024: "When I met her, I called her “Movie Star” and I watched her face light up with a ...
  • Nov 24, 2019 ... I called her on the phone... And she touched herself.

Alternatives:

  • I phoned her
  • I rang her
  • I dialed her
  • I gave her a call
  • I reached out to her

I call her

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a habitual or repeated action of calling someone in the present.

Use 'I call her' when you want to talk about a routine or regular action of calling someone in the present.

Examples:

  • I call her every evening to chat.
  • He calls her before bedtime to say goodnight.
  • She calls her parents every Sunday.
  • Jan 17, 2019 ... 103K likes, 3167 comments - djkhaled on January 17, 2019: "I call her chandelier ! @swanmiami".
  • Jul 23, 2014 ... Page 3- The Tamaro or I call her Sinnamon: A True Transformation!!! Member Car Journals.
  • Jul 7, 2023 ... 465K likes, 1416 comments - djkhaled on July 7, 2023: "I call her Cappuccino swipe for moments @mercedesmaybach".
  • Jul 21, 2014 ... The Tamaro or I call her Sinnamon: A True Transformation!!! First off I will state that I have had many haters and if they post on here I ...
  • May 10, 2020 ... How do to get Alexa to respond when I call her name? Question. When I say “Alexa” I have to assume she's listening and say the command. Is ...
  • Feb 6, 2014 ... She will normally cower and urinate on the spot most times when I call her. The male dog is very confident. My one theory is that because ...
  • Nov 6, 2017 ... ... baths, but other times I call her for something she doesn't like, she's definitely got that 6th sense going. Upvote 3. Downvote Award
  • Jun 19, 2020 ... Should I call her if she doesn't text me back? Somebody will answer this question yes… She wants ...
  • My partner has a new Apple Watch, but when I call her, I cannot get through to the watch from my phone. She, however, can reach me by using just her watch ...
  • Jul 7, 2016 ... My girlfriend never calls me, although she gets so happy when I call her or suggest to have a call. How can I change this? This is a fairly ...

Alternatives:

  • I give her a call
  • I reach out to her
  • I contact her
  • I phone her
  • I ring her

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