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I graduated from college vs I've graduated from college

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I graduated from college" is in simple past tense, indicating a completed action in the past. "I've graduated from college" is in present perfect tense, emphasizing the relevance of the past action to the present moment.

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I graduated from college

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the action of graduating from college happened in the past.

Examples:

  • I graduated from college last year.
  • She graduated from college with honors.
  • They graduated from college together.
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Alternatives:

  • I finished college.
  • I completed my college education.
  • I obtained my degree from college.

I've graduated from college

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to emphasize the connection between the past action of graduating from college and the present moment.

Examples:

  • I've graduated from college, and now I'm looking for a job.
  • She's graduated from college, so she's planning to travel.
  • They've graduated from college, and they're starting a business.
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Alternatives:

  • I have completed college.
  • I have obtained my degree from college.
  • I have finished my college education.

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