I have arrived vs i arrived

Both "I have arrived" and "I arrived" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I have arrived" is used to indicate that the action of arriving has been completed recently, while "I arrived" simply states the fact of arriving without specifying the timing. The choice between them depends on the emphasis you want to give to the timing of the arrival.

Last updated: April 03, 2024 • 608 views

I have arrived

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that the action of arriving has been completed recently.

Use "I have arrived" when you want to emphasize that the arrival has just taken place or is still relevant in the present moment.

Examples:

I have arrived at the airport.
She has arrived at the party.
Have you arrived at the hotel yet?
They have arrived safely at their destination.
We have arrived at a decision.

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Luckily I have arrived in time.
Dear mother, I have arrived safely.
After having followed progress for a number of years I have arrived at the conclusion that a good result in this respect requires initiatives at a higher level than purely technical co-operation between the Supreme Audit Institutions of the Member States and the European Court of Auditors.
Whilst I have arrived at my beloved life, is he broken in his heart.
Well, I have arrived.
I realize that I have arrived.
After school I have arrived in college of commerce.
I have arrived from There, from the depth of faith.
I will speak freely once I have arrived safely in the United States.
As soon as you tell yourself, I have arrived.
I have arrived in San Francisco.
I have arrived as a light to the world, so that all who believe in me might not remain in darkness.
Now I have arrived in Colombia where I was due to meet up with Fr. Jean-Baptiste.
"I have arrived this morning and am being held in quarantine."
Dear Aunt Lucy. I have arrived in London and so far it has rained, poured, drizzled and chucked it down.
When I have arrived the port was the more serious problem of the city, today it is the more important hope than development.
And kiss Clodia. I prepare for the night. I set up the tent for the umpteenth time and check peaks and oars. I have arrived.
Perhaps even the elephant and camel are here, which disembark on 6 January together with the Magi and march along the Bearn promenade, but I do not know, this year I have arrived late, only the little ones are left for me.
I have arrived at the end of my path with these forms and aids and I decide now to take them off, as I no longer need their help. I release them gently and open irrevocably the universe of my own relevance.
I have travelled and I have arrived at those who are chiefs of their caverns, and who are guardians of the House of Osiris.

Alternatives:

I am here.
I made it.
I got here.
I reached my destination.
I got to the party.

i arrived

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to simply state the fact of arriving without specifying the timing.

Use "I arrived" when you want to convey the simple fact that you reached a destination without emphasizing the recent completion of the action.

Examples:

I arrived at the office early.
She arrived at the station on time.
He arrived at the restaurant before me.
They arrived at the airport late.
We arrived at the hotel last night.

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Last updated: October 23, 2024

Nov 7, 2019 ... I tried googling the phrase but not much came up, only mainly "I arrived". My friend also tends to replace "have" with "am" in sentences ...
Sep 3, 2024 ... Stressed, sweaty and remorseful, I arrived late for dinner again – and then made a life-changing decision ... If you had asked me to describe ...
Oct 18, 2020 ... 31 votes, 13 comments. Are they interchangeable in this sentence? "My understanding of this country changed a lot since I arrived."
Apr 17, 2013 ... I arrived safely in London. Thank you to everyone for the wonderful support because it means the world to me. ♥ please coontinue to pray for ...
Engineering to education: How I arrived at AmeriCorps. June 24, 2024. by Allyson Janowski. Program coordinator, Reading Partners Twin Cities.
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Jul 1, 2024 ... As I arrived at mile 55, @walmsleyruns was leaving. I paused with my crew and looked over to see him run out of the aid station covered in water.
Aug 27, 2024 ... 28 years ago today, I arrived in JFK with 2 suitcases, no cellphone, very little money, big dreams, and a full merit scholarship to Mount Holyoke College.

Alternatives:

I got here.
I made it.
I reached my destination.
I got to the party.
I got to the airport.

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