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I checked vs I did check

Both "I checked" and "I did check" are correct. The best option depends on context and personal preference. "I checked" is the simple past tense form. "I did check" is also in the past but expresses extra emphasis or clarification through the use of the word "did."
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I checked

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is the simple past tense form of the verb "check." It is used to indicate that an action of checking occurred in the past.

Examples:

  • I checked the mail this morning.
  • She checked her phone for messages.
  • Feb 16, 2016 ... ... I checked the status of my white male privilege in a variety of situations. Workplace. Joining an all-hands staff meeting a half-hour late, I ...
  • Sep 9, 2021 ... @MichaelHarvey Those are really good examples. I can see using the present tense for general truths too ("Last time I checked, water boils at ...
  • Feb 18, 2024 ... Missed my block after I checked in.. So I was checked in at 5:15… and the Amazon ...
  • Feb 13, 2024 ... Does NYPL keep a record of items I checked out? Is there a history I can look at? Answer. The library itself doesn't keep records of your ...
  • Jan 10, 2023 ... 14 votes, 16 comments. Thread title says it all. I checked in my flight 24 hours before on the dot as fast as I could.
  • Apr 7, 2011 ... I checked or I've checked? ... Not open for further replies. W · Will17.
  • Jul 2, 2023 ... True story: Harvard Business School rejected me in '91. When I got the news, I checked to see if they'd cashed my $100 application fee check. They hadn't, so I ...
  • Aug 19, 2020 ... I saw my boyfriend's chat and he flirts with other girls. How should I tell him that I'm not okay with that without telling him that I checked ...
  • Oct 23, 2024 ... 20K likes, 300 comments - sabapivot on October 23, 2024: "I had a year full of tour dates, last I checked I said I'd never go and change and ...
  • Sep 15, 2021 ... I checked my husband's phone and it turns out he've been cheating on me for a long time. What should I do? 9 Answers.

Alternatives:

  • I verified
  • I inspected
  • I examined
  • I looked over
  • I reviewed

I did check

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is the past tense with emphasis or clarification. It is used to stress that the action of checking was indeed done.

Examples:

  • I did check the document, but I couldn't find the error.
  • She did check her bag before leaving.
  • Jul 11, 2023 ... Ans 1 : yes, I did check that file before sending. Ans 2 : yes, I checked that file before sending. Which answer is appropriate Ans 1 or Ans. 2 ...
  • Mar 1, 2024 ... Any ideas for like a town? Um, yes and I did check other posts too.
  • High quality example sentences with “I did check” in context from reliable sources - Ludwig is the linguistic search engine that helps you to write better ...
  • Nov 15, 2022 ... ... worried after that (though I did check my app every so often to see if it was fixed :P) Well done on three months :) Upvote 28. Downvote Award
  • I did check my email and saw they sent me a 15% off coupon code for you guys if you'd like: TheJaroudiFamily One of my favorite brands of supplements...
  • Jul 20, 2023 ... A good build for Summer Shez M? (yes I did check in the Summoner's Duels first) ... That same build also included Guard Bearing 4, which Rearmed ...
  • Aug 11, 2024 ... I did check the screw the goes in from the back, holds tool (the one you tension through the mesh) - those are as tight as I can get it by ...
  • Apr 16, 2020 ... Was asked to make a fruit stand, so I did! Check my designer ID for the other stands! Single Tile QR/Thread Code.
  • Apr 15, 2019 ... Just in case you ask, YES, I did check my email address and even tried copying and pasting it from my LastPass account in the hope that would ...
  • Nov 26, 2020 ... i did check the log, and it's very funny. error log is zero bytes. which i believe is correct because the server was running fine, i just ...

Alternatives:

  • I did verify
  • I did inspect
  • I did examine
  • I did look over
  • I did review

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