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i had enjoyed vs i have enjoyed

Both "I had enjoyed" and "I have enjoyed" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I had enjoyed" is used to talk about a past experience that happened before another past event, while "I have enjoyed" is used to talk about a past experience that is connected to the present.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 6051 views

i had enjoyed

This phrase is correct and is used to talk about a past experience that happened before another past event.

Use "I had enjoyed" when you want to refer to an experience that occurred before another event in the past. It is often used in past perfect tense constructions.

Examples:

  • I had enjoyed the movie before I realized it was a sequel.
  • She had enjoyed her time in Paris before she moved to London.
  • Mar 21, 2024 ... “Franky, I had enjoyed the war”. Adrian Carton de Wiart was a British Army officer who served in both World War I and World War II. He earned ...
  • Dec 29, 2020 ... Or he could have flattered the boss: “I regret not having learned more from you.” Instead he says: “I wish I had enjoyed it more.” I think about ...
  • May 29, 2022 ... Will I enjoy this manga if I had enjoyed game Omori? I have gotten recommendations to read this manga after asking games mangas that are ...
  • Nov 28, 2012 ... I had/enjoyed a delicious lunch. Thread starter Language Hound; Start date Nov 28, 2012 · L · Language Hound. Senior Member. American English.
  • When the time came to attend graduate school I knew I had to major in Sociology, and specialize in Demography. I had enjoyed the undergraduate class taught by ...
  • Describing his experiences in the First World War, he wrote, "Frankly, I had enjoyed the war." Sir Adrian Carton de Wiart. VC, KBE, CB, CMG, DSO.
  • Mar 24, 2023 ... What did you do after graduating from Guilford? I thought I wanted to continue working in admissions because I had enjoyed my experience and my ...
  • Jan 19, 2015 ... ... I had enjoyed it. Outlander: Not only was I a bigamist and an adulteress but I had enjoyed it. Posted by: Megan Leigh in Reviews, TV January ...
  • Jun 7, 2024 ... 'I wish I had enjoyed success more': Jon Bon Jovi on megahits, marriage – and his fears for his career · No billionaire approved this · More ...
  • Aug 23, 2024 ... ... i had enjoyed meeting her and visiting with her so much that I wanted to take one of her classes. It was absolutely worth it— she was a ...

Alternatives:

  • I had a great time
  • I had fun
  • I enjoyed myself

i have enjoyed

This phrase is correct and is used to talk about a past experience that is connected to the present.

Use "I have enjoyed" when you want to refer to an experience that you have had in the past and that has relevance to the present moment. It is often used in present perfect tense constructions.

Examples:

  • I have enjoyed working with you on this project.
  • She has enjoyed learning new skills.
  • Jun 21, 2010 ... Dear All, Following sentence is from an example of interview in my book: I have enjoyed meeting and talking with you.
  • Oct 30, 2005 ... I have enjoyed many sports since I was 3 years old.<<< My student is wondering why her original sentence is not correct "because I have enjoyed ...
  • 3 days ago ... r/birdfeeding - I have enjoyed this bird feeder. Upvote 173. Downvote 6 Go to comments
  • Feb 22, 2016 ... What has been your favorite class at Cornell so far and why? It is really difficult to pick a single class. Honestly, I have enjoyed every class ...
  • Nov 17, 2022 ... I have enjoyed BoTW and Zelda for the past 5 years. Thank you all for this community and thank you, Nintendo, for making this wonderous game.
  • Jul 15, 2024 ... I have enjoyed Echinacea coneflowers in my landscape for many years, and I find that these striking perennials bring a burst of vivid color ...
  • Oct 31, 2024 ... 153 likes, 3 comments - repadams on October 31, 2024: "I have enjoyed myself immensely this morning at Charlotte Bilingual Preschool ...
  • Jul 26, 2024 ... Things I have enjoyed this week: Twisters. A film where a woman gets to do ... stuff. (contains spoilers).
  • Aug 7, 2024 ... tamisha.anthony on August 7, 2024: "I have enjoyed teaching my 'Find Your Art Style with Style' @makeartthatsells class so much!
  • Jun 23, 2024 ... "I have enjoyed greatly the second blooming... suddenly you find - at the age of 50, say - that a whole new life has opened before you.

Alternatives:

  • I have had a great time
  • I have had fun
  • I have enjoyed myself

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