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I finished watching the video vs I've finished watching the video

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I finished watching the video' is in simple past tense, indicating a completed action in the past. 'I've finished watching the video' is in present perfect tense, which emphasizes the relevance of the action to the present moment.
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I finished watching the video

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is in simple past tense and indicates a completed action in the past.

Examples:

  • I finished watching the video before dinner.
  • She finished reading the book last night.
  • May 7, 2024 ... Anyway, I finished watching the video, about suffering and morality, and then went in the kitchen and made myself a chicken salad sandwich.
  • Sep 30, 2022 ... Hello, I finished watching the video, I loved the app, very good design, great integrations and components that you used! many successes bro ...
  • Oct 23, 2015 ... When I was eight, I started looking at sleepaway camps. I looked through many videos, but as soon as I finished watching the video of Tyler Hill ...
  • Apr 11, 2024 ... 18. Downvote Reply reply. Share. u/mopeywhiteguy avatar · mopeywhiteguy. • 7mo ago •. Nevermind, I finished watching the video hahag. Upvote 4
  • May 25, 2021 ... ... I finished watching the video, it was as if something had left me. I felt peace on the inside and even went on to download the rest of the ...
  • Dec 20, 2022 ... I can't clear the widget either, I have to re-open youtube and close the player (even though I finished watching the video). Is there a ...
  • Oct 4, 2021 ... The latest launch of instaComposer. I finished watching the video. I have a hunch. SCALER will do better.
  • Jul 19, 2024 ... I finished watching the video you posted, and I have the same network config. 1 Like. Tr0gdorTheBurninator July 19, 2024, 5:15pm 7. I still ...
  • Sep 4, 2024 ... ... I finished watching the video to see that the Fairy Loot wasn't a subscription boxes for filled fairy stuff but something else. I'm so sad ...
  • Victor and Kimberly I finished watching the video I had forgot many things but John had a great childhood, he loved his mom and dad and brother. My precious ...

Alternatives:

  • I completed watching the video.
  • I ended watching the video.
  • I concluded watching the video.
  • I stopped watching the video.
  • I terminated watching the video.

I've finished watching the video

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is in present perfect tense, emphasizing the relevance of the action to the present moment.

Examples:

  • I've finished watching the video, so let's discuss it now.
  • She's finished reading the book, and she loved it.
  • Jul 3, 2024 ... I've finished watching the video. I'll say that I'm more interested in trying this than either of the team's previous titles; but the review ...
  • Dec 24, 2019 ... I write this before I've finished watching the video, so you might mention it there. In that case, I'm sorry. But - is the steam from this ...
  • Mar 20, 2023 ... I've finished watching the video now. Overall I think it's really good and does touch on a lot of common issues people have with doing hard ...
  • Dec 14, 2023 ... I'll come back later when I've finished watching the video version of the Aftershow and comment on the actual content but I just want to address ...
  • May 17, 2013 ... This may sound silly, but how do I get rid of the temporarily resume file after I've finished watching the video? Thanks in advance. Top.
  • I've finished watching the video and there's not much I can say that the user above hasn't already said about that video, except that I agree with said user.
  • Jun 7, 2018 ... "I've finished watching the video. Kennedy Agyapong your mouth is 'pakyaa'. Kennedy Agyapong, you are a thief so take yourself to jail ...
  • I finished watching the video vs I've finished watching the video which is much better to use in a sentence. Which is more popular in English form?
  • Jun 7, 2018 ... "I've finished watching the video. Kennedy Agyapong your mouth is 'pakyaa' like my 'tonga'. Kennedy Agyapong, you are a thief [so] take ...

Alternatives:

  • I have completed watching the video.
  • I have ended watching the video.
  • I have concluded watching the video.
  • I have stopped watching the video.
  • I have terminated watching the video.

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