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I changed vs I have changed

Both phrases 'I changed' and 'I have changed' are correct. However, they are used in different contexts. 'I changed' is used to talk about a past action that happened at a specific time in the past. 'I have changed' is used to talk about a past action that has a connection to the present or to emphasize the result of the action.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"I changed "

Use 'I changed' to talk about a past action that happened at a specific time in the past.

Examples:

  • I changed my mind yesterday.
  • I changed my clothes before going out.
  • Why I changed my mind on weed. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Chief Medical Correspondent. 7 minute read. Updated 8:44 PM EDT, Thu August 8, 2013. Link Copied!
  • Dec 24, 2018 ... I need help changing my password because I changed it but I have to use the old one to log on to my Chromebook. U. User 10961917387539672247.
  • Aug 26, 2024 ... Why I changed my mind about volunteering. My generation was taught to change the system. That lesson came at a cost. by Rachel M. Cohen. Aug ...
  • Jul 1, 2020 ... Siri, via my homepods, just randomly said “OK, I changed it.” How do I find out what Siri changed? I tried asking what was changed but Siri was ...
  • Nov 16, 2019 ... I Changed My Body for My Sport. No Girl Should. Women and girls are no longer content just to have a chance to play; we are demanding that ...
  • Dec 10, 2022 ... I changed the internet provider and I need to reset wifi connection on my windows 10 computer. How do I do that? I have my new username and ...
  • Oct 14, 2014 ... I changed my gmail password after suspicious activity was detected. It works fine on my computer but my iphone 5 doesn't recognize my new ...
  • Nov 13, 2022 ... ... someone else and I don't want them having access to my account anymore I changed my password at least five times and this person has.
  • Jul 8, 2014 ... I changed my iCloud account email, and now am locked out from making changes to my iPhone and iPad · 1. Go to Manage Your Apple ID and sign on ...
  • Mar 17, 2021 ... Once I changed it, my Xbox 360 does not see the change to the Xbox Live account and won't even let me login to the account. First I didn't think ...

Alternatives:

  • I made a change
  • I switched
  • I altered

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"I have changed"

Use 'I have changed' to talk about a past action that has a connection to the present or to emphasize the result of the action.

Examples:

  • I have changed my diet to be healthier.
  • I have changed my phone number.
  • Mar 5, 2012 ... Comments139 · ICQ · I Have Changed · If You HEAR THIS, That's A Narcissist Trying To TRAP You! · On 1 CHART-His PARODY SONG Was a BIGGER Hit THAN ...
  • Apr 14, 2016 ... I have changed my name so often, I've lost my wife and children But I have many friends, And some of them are with me.
  • Jan 24, 2015 ... I have changed my Apple ID password but my MacBook Air won't recognise it. Help! Hello I updated my Apple ID and password on my IPad but now ...
  • Aug 13, 2019 ... I have changed this in "accounts" in my profile, everywhere has the right name, but when I send an email it always shows up wrong! Details.
  • Hi i have changed my bank and card details on the 5th Sept but my bank remains unconfirmed as still waiting on the few pennies being taken/added to.
  • 'I have changed for the better at Wartburg'. NAME: Olivia Ramaekers MAJORS: Music education and vocal performance. YEAR: 2023. HOMETOWN: Windsor Heights, Iowa.
  • Mar 17, 2021 ... I have changed my internet provider and Alexa says she is having trouble to connect. I now cannot log on to the Alexa App because it also says ...
  • Aug 8, 2021 ... ... I have changed (terrible). So only the people with whom I shared groups got notified and I had people trying to reach out who never could ...
  • I have changed age group but Strava does not recognise it ... Hi there, I just realised that I turned 65 last October, but none of my efforts show up when I ...
  • Jan 17, 2022 ... I have changed my password several times, idk how people get access to my account, this is the 3rd time.

Alternatives:

  • I have made a change
  • I have switched
  • I have altered

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