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i moved to vs i have moved to

Both "I moved to" and "I have moved to" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I moved to" is used to talk about a past action without specifying a specific time, while "I have moved to" is used to talk about a past action that has relevance to the present moment.

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i moved to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to talk about a past action without specifying a specific time.

This phrase is used to describe a past action of moving to a new location without indicating when the action took place.

Examples:

  • I moved to New York last year.
  • She moved to a different country for work.
  • They moved to a bigger house.
  • He moved to a new city for college.
  • We moved to this neighborhood a few months ago.
  • 17 hours ago ... I moved to Alaska after college for a job. I lost all my friends because I put my career first. Essay by Sophia Carlisle. Nov 6, 2024, 12:31 ...
  • Aug 22, 2024 ... People told me moving to Mexico was a 'foolish idea'—18 years later, 'I'm living the life I dreamed of'. Published Thu, Aug 22 2024 ...
  • 3 days ago ... I moved to Finland believing it was a progressive dream. It hasn't turned out that way. Mike Watson. Mike Watson. Long hospital waiting lists ...
  • Aug 25, 2024 ... I Couldn't Afford to Retire in the U.S. so I Moved to Spain at 70 Years Old — How I Did It. I've never been happier. By Marsha Scarbrough.
  • Aug 23, 2020 ... “So I moved to California, but it's just a state of mind. It turns out everywhere you go, you take yourself, that's not a lie.”
  • Jun 8, 2024 ... Everything from grocery shopping and socializing to health care is dramatically different here in France, but somehow Oliver's school lunch seems like one of ...
  • Until I Moved to Tulsa. Joshua Ogden-Davis Apr 22, 2024. Living abroad for a huge chunk of your adult life has a lot of perks. Endless learning ...
  • Apr 28, 2023 ... Moverse is just moving (your body, a thing, etc.) Mudarse is relocating your home (I moved to a different neighborhood).
  • Oct 7, 2011 ... Ten years ago today I moved to America. I arrived with my husband Andrew, my young broad of children (aged 3, 2 and 8 weeks) and my mum, ...
  • I moved to Kansas from another state, when can I vote? A. You should register to vote in Kansas as soon as possible after moving. If 45 days before an election ...

Alternatives:

  • I relocated to
  • I shifted to
  • I transferred to

i have moved to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to talk about a past action that has relevance to the present moment.

This phrase is used to describe a past action of moving to a new location that has an impact on the present situation or is still relevant.

Examples:

  • I have moved to a new apartment, so my address has changed.
  • She has moved to a different city for a new job.
  • They have moved to a different school district for better education.
  • He has moved to a new country for a fresh start.
  • We have moved to a quieter neighborhood, and we love it.
  • - I have moved to London and I must see you.
  • Of course, I have moved to my left and Mr Falconer has moved even further left.
  • My cat, Mr. Smushy, and I have moved to a whole new level in our it's totally because of his article, "Feeling Feline."

Alternatives:

  • I have relocated to
  • I have shifted to
  • I have transferred to

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