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i did recently vs i recently did

Both are correct, but they're used in different contexts. "I did recently" is used when emphasizing the action that was done, while "I recently did" is more often used to highlight the time frame in which the action took place.
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Last updated: December 07, 2024 • 9918 views

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English. It emphasizes the action that was done.

"i did recently"

This phrase is used to emphasize the action that was done recently. It is less common than the alternative phrase.

Examples:

  • I did recently finish reading that book.
  • I did recently visit my grandparents.
  • I did recently complete the project.
  • 14 hours ago ... r/myst - Some Myst fanart I did recently! Page 1 (Current page) Page 2.
  • Nov 7, 2024 ... Chocolate and peanut butter cheesecake I did recently. May be an image of dessert. Tanieeka Hammonds and 56 others · 󰤥 57 · 󰤦 9 · 󰤧 9. Kris ...
  • Nov 12, 2023 ... Fanart i did recently. Art - SN. r/subnautica - Fanart i did recently. Archived post. New comments cannot ...
  • Sep 4, 2024 ... 1783 likes, 90 comments - kevinnealon on September 4, 2024: "A painting I did recently of Willie Nelson. I remember meeting Willie during my ...
  • Aug 15, 2024 ... Update on my Cupcake i did recently. · Comments Section · Community Info Section · More posts you may like.
  • Dec 2, 2021 ... Great podcast I did recently! Everyone asks me how I know all these NBA superstars lol This is a little bit of the story…. Go clippers!
  • Apr 5, 2023 ... My Violet Evergarden fanarts I did recently. OC Fanwork. r ...
  • 22 hours ago ... also few redraws i did recently. Other. 2024vs2020 & 2024vs2021.
  • Aug 1, 2024 ... A character design I did recently. Appreciate feedback. r/DigitalArt - A character design I did recently. Appreciate feedback. 26 upvotes · 3 ...
  • Sep 18, 2024 ... Skeletor illustration I did recently in Procreate - hope you enjoy!!

Alternatives:

  • I recently did
  • I recently finished
  • I recently visited
  • I recently completed

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It highlights the time frame in which the action took place.

"i recently did"

This phrase is commonly used to indicate that an action was done in the recent past. It emphasizes the time frame of the action.

Examples:

  • I recently did my homework.
  • I recently did some shopping.
  • I recently did a presentation.
  • 16 hours ago ... Tattoo I recently did on a client. Fandom. r/evangelion - Tattoo I recently did on a client. Page 1 (Current page) Page 2. Item 1 of 2.
  • Jun 26, 2024 ... I recently did a 3 hour livestream w/ Eugene Yan, Bryan Bischof, Charles Frye, Hamel H., and Shreya Shankar (we missed Jason Liu!)
  • Sep 5, 2024 ... What is the last 2% I could be missing? I recently did 100% Steam achievements on this save file. Community Manager Replied.
  • Jun 16, 2024 ... I recently did a show in China for a gym full of stoked outdoor people. At one point I said that mountain sports are inherently very dangerous.
  • Mar 17, 2018 ... r/pokemongo - Lugia ... I saw "Lugia fart i recently did". Upvote 1. Downvote Award Share.
  • Jul 24, 2024 ... I recently did a fun interview on the podcast 'That's Classic!' Take a look!
  • An interview I recently did. by Greg Laurie on Dec 9, 2008. Series: Harvest Crusades, Holidays, Pastor's corner, Stella. Hey everyone,. I was recently ...
  • Sep 28, 2020 ... I recently did a project with Steve-O where we shot this double wallride photo and offered to sign prints of it, with all proceeds going to ...
  • 4 days ago ... I recently did a drone gig at a big farm there and there's a great Ice Age trail segment in Brooklyn. 1.
  • I recently did a 6 week walking challenge. Want to know what I got out of it? ⤵️. / FItness, Nutrition / By fitmamasb. Plantar fasciitis ? Just kidding ...

Alternatives:

  • I did recently
  • I recently finished
  • I recently visited
  • I recently completed

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