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I reached vs I have reached

Both "I reached" and "I have reached" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I reached" is simple past tense and is used to describe a completed action in the past. "I have reached" is present perfect tense and is used to indicate a completed action with relevance to the present.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 1646 views

I reached

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe a completed action in the past.

Use "I reached" when you want to talk about an action that was completed in the past.

Examples:

I reached the top of the mountain before sunset.
She reached out to her friend for help.
He reached for the book on the top shelf.
The train reached the station on time.
After a long journey, they finally reached their destination.

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Jan 1, 2014 ... I often confuse these two things: "I reached home" and "I have reached home". Once my friend asked me, "Where are you? " I messaged him: "I ...
Jan 19, 2014 ... ... the usage of 'should' varied over time? 2 · Should I use “me” or “mine”? 0 · Difference between “I reached home” and “I have reached home”.
It was 6.30 when I reached Tuscumbia. Soon he reached the street and disappeared through a glass doorway into one of the glass buildings. His mouth twisted ...
Reach always takes a direct object. Don't say that someone 'reaches at' a place or that they 'have just reached'. It was dark by the time I reached their house.

Alternatives:

I arrived
I got to
I made it to
I attained
I achieved

I have reached

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a completed action with relevance to the present.

Use "I have reached" when you want to emphasize that a past action has been completed and has relevance to the present moment.

Examples:

I have reached my goal of running a marathon.
She has reached a decision about her future.
He has reached a high level of success in his career.
The team has reached a consensus on the project.
After years of hard work, they have finally reached their dream.

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Jan 1, 2014 ... I often confuse these two things: "I reached home" and "I have reached home". Once my friend asked me, "Where are you? " I messaged him: "I ...
Jan 19, 2014 ... ... the usage of 'should' varied over time? 2 · Should I use “me” or “mine”? 0 · Difference between “I reached home” and “I have reached home”.
Perfect. I have reached you have reached he has reached we have reached you have reached they have reached. Past. I reached you reached he reached
To stretch out or put forth (a body part); extend: reached out an arm. 2. To touch or grasp by stretching out or extending: can't reach the shelf. 3. To arrive at ...

Alternatives:

I have arrived
I have gotten to
I have made it to
I have attained
I have achieved

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