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I haven't eaten that in a long time. vs I haven't ate that in a long time.

The correct sentence is "I haven't eaten that in a long time." The verb "eat" is irregular, and its past participle form is "eaten," not "ate." Therefore, the first sentence is the correct choice.
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I haven't eaten that in a long time.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that you have not consumed a particular food or dish for a significant period of time.
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I haven't ate that in a long time.

This phrase is incorrect. The past participle of the verb "eat" is "eaten," not "ate."

  • If I use "long time no eat" when I eat some food that I haven't ate that in a long time? Aug 31, 2019 6:54 AM.
  • Jun 18, 2020 ... I haven't ate that in a long time. I had ate homemade kanda bhaji and samosa but wanna eat vada pav. Upvote 1. Downvote Reply reply
  • Sep 1, 2019 ... Thanks for the recipe I haven't ate that in a long time and it's been years since I last ate then with rice n beans hope I can make them someday.

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