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I had beem there vs I have been there

The correct phrase is 'I have been there.' The use of 'have' in the present perfect tense is appropriate when referring to an action that started in the past and has relevance to the present. 'I had been there' is incorrect in this context.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 1112 views

I had beem there

This phrase is incorrect. 'Had' is not used with 'beem' and the correct form should be 'been.'

The correct phrase should be 'I had been there.' This form is used in the past perfect tense to indicate an action that occurred before another past action.
  • I have beem in a ditch for two hours, submerged by the mud.
  • Marit has beem dead for 20 years.
  • Never has there beem a more stark example of bringing a knife to a gunfight.
  • This Sunday has given us a beem capable of a big charge, question marks surrounding Luke Chisolm, and TKO as intimidating as ever.
  • I had searched the information I had acquired at Zzyzx, hoping for a clue.
  • I had nothing except the money I had stolen.
  • I had a pseudonym once, but I had it legally changed.
  • I had... I had quite an interesting night actually.
  • I had to make sure i had your complete attention.
  • I had- I had a bad night.
  • I had... I had lunch with Jimmy Baldwin the other day.
  • I had faith that Matty and I had potential to be friends.
  • But someone used the iron to make grilled cheese. I had bread, I had cheese, and I had an iron.
  • I had heartburn half the night.
  • I had my first piano student yesterday.
  • I had to pardon his French.
  • I had beef fry for breakfast.
  • I had three Rapewalker calls overnight.
  • I had Thanksgiving dinner with you.
  • Her success illuminated everything I hadn't yet accomplished.

Alternatives:

  • I had been there before.
  • I had already been there.
  • I had been there many times.
  • I had been there once.
  • I had been there for a while.

I have been there

This phrase is correct. 'Have been' is the present perfect tense, used to indicate an action that started in the past and has relevance to the present.

The phrase 'I have been there' is used in the present perfect tense to indicate that the action of being there started in the past and has a connection to the present.

Alternatives:

  • I have visited that place before.
  • I have already been there.
  • I have been there many times.
  • I have been there once.
  • I have been there for a while.

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