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I left it untouched vs I leave it untouched

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I left it untouched' is past tense, indicating that something was not touched in the past. 'I leave it untouched' is present tense, indicating that something is currently not being touched.

Last updated: March 08, 2024 • 4900 views

I left it untouched

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something was not touched in the past.

This phrase is used to talk about an action that was completed in the past, where something was intentionally not touched.

Examples:

  • I left the cake untouched for you to enjoy later.
  • She left the room untouched after the party.
  • Sep 28, 2014 ... Something I did when the duties of parenting, tutoring and grant writing didn't call –which was almost never. I know I left it untouched for at least ...
  • I left it untouched for one night and this is what happens! 72 Views 1 Reply Latest reply: Nov 17, 2014 1:10 AM by lllaass. Deadpool1213 Level 1 (0 points).
  • May 28, 2014 ... I couldn't get it working properly in Windows 8 before and Windows 8 theme has toolbar arrow built-in now so I left it untouched. However, since ...
  • Though I've read it over and over again, the more time I give it, the more I become aware of my mistakes. And, I believe if I left it untouched for a year, my horror ...

Alternatives:

  • I didn't touch it.
  • I refrained from touching it.

I leave it untouched

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something is currently not being touched.

This phrase is used to talk about a current state where something is intentionally not being touched or altered.

Examples:

  • I leave the painting untouched to preserve its beauty.
  • He leaves his desk untouched when he's not working.
  • Mar 27, 2010 ... But if i leave it untouched for 12 seconds, thats where the problem comes & if i dont respond to it for 5 seconds from then, it gets switchedoff.
  • Dec 22, 2014 ... It's only beautiful if I leave it untouched.” snow-globe. “That's how you see God's love for you?” I nodded and stared out the window. She won't ...
  • Oct 29, 2012 ... I love my air conditioner; it's my very favorite appliance. Am I really at risk if I leave it untouched? Or, more awful to think about, could my A/C be ...
  • Well the answer is simple. I leave it untouched because I would be dividing this available space into 2 halves for installing OpenSolaris 2008.11 and CentOS 5.2  ...

Alternatives:

  • I don't touch it.
  • I keep it untouched.

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