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I missed you vs I've missed you

Both "I missed you" and "I've missed you" are grammatically correct, but "I missed you" refers to a past feeling of missing someone, while "I've missed you" refers to a present feeling of missing someone that started in the past and continues to the present.
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Explained by Michele A.
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Last updated: October 27, 2024 • 13298 views

I missed you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a past feeling of missing someone.

This phrase is used to convey that you felt the absence of someone in the past. It is a simple past tense construction.

Examples:

  • I missed you while you were on vacation.
  • I missed you at the party last night.
  • I missed you when you moved away.
  • I missed you during the time you were away.
  • I missed you after you left.

Alternatives:

  • I longed for you.
  • I felt your absence.
  • I yearned for you.
  • I felt your absence keenly.
  • I felt the loss of your presence.

I've missed you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a present feeling of missing someone that started in the past and continues to the present.

This phrase is used to convey that you have been missing someone from a past point in time up to the present. It is a present perfect tense construction.

Examples:

  • I've missed you since you moved away.
  • I've missed you all week.
  • I've missed you every day.
  • I've missed you since we last saw each other.
  • I've missed you more than you can imagine.
  • I've missed you so much, Mother.
  • Janie, I've missed you so much.
  • I've missed you, Eddie, love...
  • I've missed you too, darling.
  • I've missed you old rascals.
  • I've missed you so much.
  • Two weeks, and I've missed you.
  • I've missed you, Eddie, love...
  • I've missed you too, George.
  • Darling, I've missed you so much.
  • Hello, Walter. I've missed you.
  • I've missed you so much, Mother.
  • My dearest Arthur... I've missed you.
  • I've missed you so much, Katen'ka.
  • I've missed you, old friend.
  • I've missed you so much, Abigail.
  • I've missed you so much, Dorian.
  • Daphne, I've missed you so much.
  • And I've missed you, Rubeline.
  • Bridge, I've missed you a lot.

Alternatives:

  • I have longed for you.
  • I have felt your absence.
  • I have yearned for you.
  • I have felt your absence keenly.
  • I have felt the loss of your presence.

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