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i haven't spoken vs i haven't spoke

The correct phrase is 'I haven't spoken.' 'Spoken' is the past participle form of the verb 'speak' and is used with the auxiliary verb 'have' to form the present perfect tense. 'Spoke' is the simple past form of the verb and cannot be used in this context.
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i haven't spoken

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker has not communicated verbally in the past up to the present moment.
  • Jul 29, 2020 ... Correct one is .. I haven't spoken to her recently . Present perfect tense .( Has /Have +V3)
  • I haven't spoken about this publicly until now, but losing our Scarlett has been incredibly hard, especially because it happened so suddenly. In my new...
  • Mar 12, 2024 ... should i text my friends i haven't spoken to in a year and a half? Basically, me and a few other people from my old school had become really ...
  • May 15, 2021 ... When hitting the sharing button it brings up people I haven't spoken to in years. How do they decide. I am trying to figure out how google ...
  • May 8, 2024 ... I just texted someone I haven't spoken to in years because Siri is too dumb to understand I wanted to text my partner who I text every day.
  • Dec 12, 2022 ... Agreed, I've a handful of people saved in my phone who I haven't spoken to in years. I know for a fact they'd be a good reference for me and ...
  • Asking Eric: I haven't spoken to my son in 10 years. His wedding invite is making me nervous. Published: Sep. 03, 2024, 12:02 a.m.. Adobe Stock Image.
  • Oct 26, 2023 ... I haven't spoken french for more than 10 years, what should I do to pick it up back? Study advice. Basically, I want to enhance my french ...
  • Oct 8, 2024 ... Tim Sinclair (@tim_sinclair_). 6 Replies. 22 Likes. Catching up with a friend I haven't spoken to in 30 years and I learn another mutual ...

i haven't spoke

This phrase is incorrect in English.

  • Jul 29, 2020 ... Question: Which one is correct "I haven't spoken to her recently" or "I haven't spoke to her recently "? As indicated in the four “collapsed ...
  • Sep 30, 2022 ... 36 votes, 14 comments. Someone is appearing in my recents list when I go to select who to send a snap to, but I haven't spoke to this person ...
  • Mar 20, 2018 ... How do I start talking to a friend I haven't spoke to in years? All related (89).
  • Feb 8, 2024 ... r/Warframe - A Friend i haven't spoke with since 2017 surprised me.
  • Apr 18, 2021 ... So I haven't spoke to my father in 6 years and this week he died. I don't really know what to feel or what to say. All these years i had ...
  • Aug 21, 2024 ... 31 likes, 0 comments - andyhubb30 on August 20, 2024: "I haven't spoke at a networking event for 5 years But last night I spoke at Heather ...
  • May 30, 2021 ... I haven't spoke to or seen my mother in over a year. I honestly think its best if I stay away from her. My daughter asks about my mother ...
  • I'm going to try and call one person I care deeply about, that I haven't spoke to in a while. I talk to tons of people for work, constantly -all of whom I love.

Alternatives:

  • I haven't spoken
  • I didn't speak
  • I haven't said anything
  • I haven't uttered a word
  • I haven't communicated verbally

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