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i observed vs i have observed

Both "I observed" and "I have observed" are grammatically correct. "I observed" refers to a past action without specifying when it happened, while "I have observed" refers to an action that occurred at an unspecified time in the past and has relevance to the present.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe a past action without specifying when it happened.

"i observed"

Use "I observed" to describe a past action without specifying when it happened. This phrase is simple and direct.
  • Oct 3, 2024 ... What I Observed Off the Beaten Track in Jewish America. In a 15-day trip across the American heartland, I stopped at 10 Jewish communities ...
  • Sep 16, 2024 ... yakotomusic on September 16, 2024: "As an artist, I observed that everyone wants to be heard. Self-expression is powerful and necessary in a ...
  • Dec 21, 2014 ... "When I was young, I observed that nine out of ten things I did were failures. So I did ten times more work." - George Bernard Shaw · Comments ...
  • The #1 Most Advantageous Leadership Trait I Observed in 2022 ... 2023 will be a year of where we can all say the old is gone and the new is here. Innovators and ...
  • What I Observed about Research Networking from Joining the Mafia. By Charles Sutton on March 3, 2024. I've written before about Joseph Pistone, ...
  • When I got back to where I was staying I quickly wrote down some things I observed. There was nothing new, but a fresh reminder of what we all should be doing.
  • Sep 15, 2024 ... I observed this beautiful Red-tailed Hawk last week in Manomet, Plymouth, Ma. She took the time to pose for me a bit before flying off in ...
  • Sep 16, 2024 ... During my recent trip to Europe, I observed something that stood out: the role of Trust Capital in shaping functional societies.
  • Why I Observed Havdalah Alone - and What it Taught Me. November 27, 2018Rabbi Stephen Lewis Fuchs. Image. Havdallah candle and silver spice set against a ...
  • Things I Observed While on a Walk. By: The Catalyst. On: November 30, 2023. In: Features. SYDNEY VINE / THE CATALYST. November 30, 2023 | FEATURES | By Anya ...

Alternatives:

  • I saw
  • I noticed
  • I watched

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate an action that occurred at an unspecified time in the past and has relevance to the present.

"i have observed"

Use "I have observed" to indicate an action that occurred at an unspecified time in the past and has relevance to the present. This phrase emphasizes the connection between the past observation and the present.
  • Jul 3, 2020 ... In the “Identify” section, it would be helpful if I could filter to only show species I have observed. This would enable me to filter out ...
  • Nov 9, 2021 ... Something i have observed about ranks. Discussion. Lowest ranks (no rank-cpl) These dudes mostly do frontline suffering. They rarely get the ...
  • Jun 17, 2024 ... Hello everyone! Is it possible to display the species I have observed sorted by date of first observation? I tried finding a way to do it on ...
  • Jul 23, 2013 ... Things I have observed. Things I have observed. progression · henri5. By henri5. July 23, 2013 in Xenonauts General Discussion. Share. More ...
  • May 13, 2024 ... r/bleach - This is something I have observed. The second Hisagi ...
  • Jan 24, 2017 ... Knowing Safety: Safety Concerns I Have Observed While In The Workforce. Report this article; Close menu. Daniel Moseley, M.Sc.
  • Another way to say I Have Observed? Synonyms for I Have Observed (other words and phrases for I Have Observed).
  • Jun 6, 2024 ... I have observed the great benefits of braving a rocky beach or hike with bare feet, overcoming the initial pain and resistance, the rare ...
  • Jun 10, 2016 ... I HAVE OBSERVED MY SON WATCHING CARTOON ON OTHER LANGUAGES. A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question. Missouri City, TX. My son has been ...
  • Oct 14, 2024 ... I have observed two contrasting conversations with people recently. Some are communicating conclusions such as “The year has already ended so let me just ...

Alternatives:

  • I have noticed
  • I have seen
  • I have watched

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