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I checked vs i'v checked

Both "i checked" and "i've checked" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I checked" is the simple past tense, indicating that the action of checking was completed in the past. On the other hand, "I've checked" is the present perfect tense, indicating that the action of checking was completed at some point in the past and has relevance to the present.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 812 views

I checked

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "i checked" when you want to refer to the action of checking that was completed in the past.

Examples:

  • I checked the mail this morning.
  • She checked her phone for messages.
  • He checked the answers before submitting the test.
  • Apr 7, 2011 ... I checked or I've checked? ... Not open for further replies. W · Will17.
  • 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 ...
  • May 7, 2023 ... I checked out as a guest and my payment hasn't gone through, so I'm wondering how I can check my order status. I have my order number so there's that. Any help ...
  • Jul 11, 2023 ... ... I checked that, why are you even asking me this!" Also, as @FumbleFingers has pointed out, even repeating most of the question in the answer ...
  • Apr 18, 2024 ... NOT OOP AITA for how I 'checked' my pregnant neighbor for how she was acting with my husband? ✨TW: Sudden death of a spouse mentioned✨.
  • May 8, 2020 ... I checked my mattress like there was no tomorrow and I also checked my box spring. There were no bed bugs there either. What could be biting ...
  • Jul 29, 2024 ... GavinNewsom I checked with renowned world authority, Professor Suggon Deeznutz, and he said parody is legal in America ‍
  • May 9, 2021 ... I checked my boyfriend's phone and I found out that he was lying to me. Now I need to confront his cheating, but how do I justify me ...
  • 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 ...
  • Oct 5, 2021 ... I checked everything, but i don't see anything. My website url is iidots.com. We have faced virus problem in our website, but it was before ...

Alternatives:

  • I looked over
  • I inspected
  • I examined

i'v checked

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "i've checked" when you want to indicate that the action of checking was completed at some point in the past and has relevance to the present.

Examples:

  • I've checked my email, but there's still no reply.
  • She's checked the schedule for any changes.
  • He's checked the weather forecast for tomorrow.

Alternatives:

  • I have checked
  • I've looked into
  • I've verified

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