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I graduated vs I have graduated

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I graduated' is used to talk about the completion of a past action, while 'I have graduated' is used to emphasize the result of the action that has relevance to the present.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 981 views

I graduated

This phrase is correct and commonly used to talk about the completion of a past action.

This phrase is used to indicate that you completed your studies at a specific point in the past.

Examples:

I graduated from university last year.
She graduated with honors.
He graduated top of his class.

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I graduated high school in '01...
A gift that I got when I graduated the academy.
I graduated from Nakano Municipal High...
When I graduated, nobody was buying art.
I graduated first in my class.
I grew a bit since I graduated.
I graduated high school a long time ago.
I graduated top two-thirds of my sixth grade class.
I graduated from Constance Billard this past June.
Relax, I graduated with honors.
I graduated on Agriculture at Montana State University.
I graduated top of my class.
I took classes and I graduated.
However, I graduated from both.
I graduated top of my class at Harvard.
I graduated first in my class.
And when I graduated college, I took over the family insurance business.
- I was a student, but I graduated.
- I graduated in literature last year.
It's a miracle I graduated without killing anyone.

Alternatives:

I finished my studies.
I completed my degree.
I obtained my diploma.

I have graduated

This phrase is correct and is used to emphasize the result of the action that has relevance to the present.

This phrase is used to indicate that you have successfully completed your studies and that this achievement is relevant to the present moment.

Examples:

I have graduated, so I am now looking for a job.
She has graduated with a degree in engineering.
He has graduated from medical school.

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I might have graduated if I had gone somewhere like this.
And one more year and I would have graduated.
I might have graduated if I had gone somewhere like this.
I had been given a holiday or I would have graduated.
Without him, I might not have graduated.
So I have not yet graduated.
I probably wouldn't have graduated med school.
Dad, I haven't even graduated yet, and you're already putting pressure on me.
Look, you know as well as I do, I would never have graduated if you...
I haven't even graduated yet, and you're still in med school and you haven't even met my parents.
I'm graduated, have a good job... my loved ones are all healthy...
He would have graduated high school last year.
Bea, when you have graduated from Harvard Law, we'll continue this conversation.
This guy may have graduated from stalker to killer after all.
You have graduated and moved on to an adult life.
You may have graduated, but high school never ends.
You couldn't have graduated without some clinical experience.
You have graduated from my academy with a first-rate education.
She is relied upon by the best lawyers who have graduated from the best university.
And next summer you'll have graduated.

Alternatives:

I have completed my studies.
I have obtained my diploma.
I have finished my degree.

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