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I have finished already vs I have already finished

Both phrases are correct. However, "I have already finished" is more commonly used in English. The word 'already' is usually placed before the main verb in present perfect tense constructions.
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I have finished already

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is less common in English but can still be used to convey the completion of an action. The word 'already' is placed after the main verb in this construction.

Examples:

  • I have finished already, so I can leave now.
  • She has eaten already, so she's not hungry.
  • He has arrived already, so we can start the meeting.
  • They have left already, so we can lock up the office.
  • We have decided already, so there's no need to discuss it further.
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  • Sep 18, 2011 ... I have finished already. or I have already finished.
  • Nov 3, 2023 ... I'd love to try a new approach on quests I have finished already just to see how I could have done it differently. Upvote 2. Downvote Award
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Alternatives:

  • I have already finished
  • I already finished
  • I finished already
  • I have finished
  • I finished

I have already finished

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is the more common way to express the completion of an action in English. 'Already' is typically placed before the main verb in present perfect tense constructions.

Examples:

  • I have already finished my homework.
  • She has already finished her work for the day.
  • He has already finished his meal.
  • They have already finished the project.
  • We have already finished the task.
  • Oct 14, 2021 ... "I have finished" is indicating that you have done a specific task. While "I have already finished" means that you already finished but the ...
  • Nov 14, 2010 ... Hi! I know we usually say 'I have already finished". But is it correct to say 'I already have finished" ? Is it only acceptable in spoken ...
  • Sep 13, 2020 ... More Artbreeder from me, I have already finished Ben, but if I want to go in the order of appearance... we meet Merula before him... · Comments ...
  • Jul 14, 2021 ... I have already finished my homework. d. It has been one hour since I finished my homework. ---- I think that (a), ( ...
  • Nov 30, 2023 ... The port litteraly just came out today and i have already finished it. It made me like Blood Money because i really dislike the original version because of its ...
  • Feb 11, 2024 ... I have already finished printing the custom Batgirl mask. This will be the one we use as a reference for the finishing details. It is printed in ...
  • Jun 6, 2020 ... Please indicate if I have already finished a given dungeon in the selection list! ... Add a small check or other mark to a dungeon in the select ...
  • 19 hours ago ... 762 likes, 20 comments - josedavinci88 on October 22, 2024: "I have already finished this fantastic miniature from @infinitytheuniverse from ...
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  • May 8, 2022 ...I have already finished the task.” This is present perfect tense, active voice. So you should also use present perfect tense for the ...

Alternatives:

  • I have finished already
  • I already finished
  • I finished already
  • I have finished
  • I finished

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