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"I did yesterday" vs "I have done the previous day"

Both phrases are attempting to convey the idea that an action was completed on the day before today. However, the phrase 'I did yesterday' is the correct and more commonly used form in English. 'I have done the previous day' is not a typical way to express this concept.

Last Updated: March 15, 2024

I did yesterday

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that an action was completed on the day before today.

This phrase is used to talk about an action that was completed in the past, specifically on the day before the current day.

Examples:

  • I did my homework yesterday.
  • She did the laundry yesterday.
  • They did the presentation yesterday.
  • He did the shopping yesterday.
  • We did the cleaning yesterday.

Alternatives:

  • I completed the task yesterday.
  • I finished it yesterday.
  • I carried out the activity yesterday.
  • I performed the action yesterday.
  • I accomplished it yesterday.

I have done the previous day

This phrase is not a typical or natural way to express the idea of completing an action on the day before today in English.

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