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i canceled vs I have canceled

"I canceled" and "I have canceled" are both correct, but they would be used in separate contexts. "I canceled" is used to talk about a specific past action, while "I have canceled" is used to indicate a past action that has relevance to the present.

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Last updated: November 04, 2024 • 11224 views

i canceled

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to talk about a specific past action.

Use "I canceled" when referring to a specific action that was completed in the past.

Examples:

I canceled my appointment yesterday.
She canceled her subscription to the magazine.
They canceled the meeting due to bad weather.
He canceled his order at the last minute.
The event was canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.

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Alternatives:

I called off
I scrapped
I abandoned
I terminated
I nixed

I have canceled

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a past action that has relevance to the present.

Use "I have canceled" when the action of canceling has a connection to the present moment or when emphasizing the completion of the action.

Examples:

I have canceled my subscription, so I won't receive any more issues.
She has canceled her plans for the weekend.
They have canceled the project due to budget constraints.
He has canceled his order, so we need to refund him.
The event has been canceled, and we need to inform the attendees.

Show examples from the web [+]

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I have canceled. I have cancelled, I have been canceled. I have been cancelled, I have been canceling. I have been cancelling, I have been being canceled
Singular I have canceled. You have canceled. He/she/it has canceled, Plural We have canceled. You have canceled. They have canceled ...
Feb 12, 2015 ... I have canceled my AdSense account. Can I apply for a new account? up vote 2 down vote favorite. I recently canceled my AdSense account ...

Alternatives:

I have called off
I have scrapped
I have abandoned
I have terminated
I have nixed

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