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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 • 1600 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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