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I did it vs I done it

The correct phrase is 'I did it.' 'Done' is the past participle of 'do,' which is used with auxiliary verbs like 'have' (e.g., 'I have done it'). 'Did' is the past simple form of 'do,' used to talk about completed actions in the past.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 1052 views

I did it

Correct. 'Did' is the past simple form of 'do,' used to talk about completed actions in the past.

This phrase is used to indicate that the action of doing something was completed in the past.

Examples:

  • I did my homework yesterday.
  • She did a great job on the project.
  • Everyone here says I did it.
  • I did it for our daughter.
  • Miss Teschmacher, I did it.
  • I know, because I did it.
  • I did it for the gang...
  • I did it in your interest, sir.
  • I did it for you, Francesca.
  • I did it because I was frightened.
  • I did it for that little girl.
  • I did it for you, Horse.
  • I did it for a very long time.
  • I did it for selfish reasons, Simon.
  • I did it just out of interest.
  • Must think I did it on purpose.
  • I did it only for food.
  • I did it on their behalf.
  • I did it with a razor blade and charcoal.
  • I did it on behalf of my brother.
  • I did it to cut through red tape.
  • It happened so fast I did it without thinking.

Alternatives:

  • I completed it
  • I finished it
  • I accomplished it
  • I carried it out
  • I executed it

I done it

Incorrect. 'Done' is the past participle of 'do' and is used with auxiliary verbs like 'have.'

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  • the expression used to let someone know that u have done it twice already.
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