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I noticed vs I have noticed

Both "I noticed" and "I have noticed" are correct, but their verb tenses are different. "I noticed" is simple past tense and describes a completed action that was recently observed, while "I have noticed" is present perfect tense and describes a past action that has a connection to the present or has occurred over a period of time.
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I noticed

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe a past action that was recently observed.

Use "I noticed" to describe something you observed in the past, especially if it was a recent observation.

Examples:

  • I noticed that the sky was turning gray.
  • She noticed the changes in his behavior.
  • He noticed the missing item on the shelf.
  • Jul 9, 2023 ... I noticed is used for something that you noticed in the past, but that is still relevant to the present conversation. For example, you might ...
  • Jan 16, 2021 ... Is it correct to use "I noticed" followed by "are," which is a present tense verb? – Student. Commented Jan 17, 2021 at 18:53. 3.
  • 11 hours ago ... Cool Easter egg I noticed. Penguin references the diner that ... r/TheBatmanFilm - Cool ...
  • Jun 28, 2015 ... In principle, "I noticed" stresses the act of noticing and doesn't necessarily imply that the result of your noticing has a direct effect on ...
  • Aug 25, 2024 ... 'I Noticed That the Woman in the Orange Shirt Was Losing Her Balance' · A black and white drawing of a woman falling backward and a man reaching ...
  • A few EOS issues I noticed last weekend · 1. Label an effect in live. Right now if I type [Effect] 24 [Label] Booms [enter] i get Error: Effect Not Running · 2.
  • Apr 13, 2015 ... Also I miss the feature that lets you right click a line and choose the "mid point selection". When in a part studio I noticed you have the " ...
  • May 20, 2024 ... 5. I'm sure If I noticed it before I'll find it funny, thing is I restart my game from Innsbruck all the way to PRG, so I don't have IAD ...
  • Nov 2, 2015 ... I noticed when taking video on my T6i the LCD is displaying a cropped letterbox. why is this? nickm286. Apprentice. Options. Mark as ...
  • May 14, 2024 ... I need help i think i noticed that bluetooth doesnt work with newer version of android · MIT App Inventor Help · bluetooth, bug-or-problem.

Alternatives:

  • I observed
  • I saw
  • I realized
  • I saw that
  • I saw it

I have noticed

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a past action that has a connection to the present or has occurred over a period of time.

Use "I have noticed" to describe something you observed in the past that still has relevance to the present or has been noticed over a period of time.

Examples:

  • I have noticed that you always arrive late.
  • She has noticed a change in his attitude.
  • He has noticed an increase in sales.
  • Jun 28, 2015 ... By the same principle, "I have noticed" stresses the effect of noticing. You now know that something is the case because you (have) noticed ...
  • 3 days ago ... The first time I have noticed IceT showing his age. Guess I'm feeling my age. Been a fan of his on tv since 1998, his music since the ...
  • Jan 11, 2018 ... I have noticed that although I have 300 followers, I am not receiving 300 likes on my photos. I'm not sure if this is being done ...
  • Aug 11, 2024 ... I have noticed 2 sides forming. On the government side there's Cub, Grian, Scar, and Skizz. The other side might be IJevin, possibly Pearl and Mumbo.
  • 5 days ago ... This is something I have noticed all great riders do! www.AlDunning.com #AlDunning #trainingtips #AQHA #NRHA #NRCHA #NCHA #horsetrainingtips ...
  • Dec 3, 2019 ... The couple things I have noticed. There is some wallet connectivity issue at times. On desktop dapps that require you to have a web3 enabled ...
  • 6 days ago ... As a manager, I have noticed that they key reason why high performers often get demotivated is not the work stress or even the salary.
  • Feb 25, 2022 ... Here are some things I have noticed with Snowflake components that are odd and require work-around coding: 1) tSnowflakeRow or ...
  • Re: I have noticed hub/scout frequently make clicking noises. Post by but2002 » Thu Jan 21, 2010 10:52 pm. The Service is being intermittent.
  • Aug 15, 2018 ... I have noticed using Auto Tone and Profiles. Thread starter Zenon; Start date Aug 15, 2018. Status: Not open for further replies. Z · Zenon. Did ...

Alternatives:

  • I have observed
  • I have seen
  • I have realized
  • I have seen that
  • I have seen it

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