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i removed vs i've removed

Both "I removed" and "I've removed" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I removed" is simple past tense, indicating that an action was completed in the past. "I've removed" is present perfect tense, indicating that an action was completed in the past (likely recently) and has relevance in the present.
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Last updated: August 30, 2024

i removed

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a past action that was completed.

Use "I removed" when you want to talk about an action that you completed in the past. It is in the simple past tense.

Examples:

  • I removed the old wallpaper from the wall.
  • She removed her name from the list.
  • He removed the stain from the carpet.
  • The teacher removed the incorrect answer from the test.
  • They removed the obstacles from the path.
  • Then I removed excess amniotic fluid.
  • I removed Ensign Martin from an unsafe situation.
  • I removed one of the cards and now it works again.
  • And I removed all the buttons, yes.
  • I removed the heads of the wolf leaders who refused to relinquish Finn's moonlight rings.
  • Since I removed Anatoly's head... with my car door.
  • I removed the connection to you.
  • I removed the firing pin when I was in your house.
  • I wanted you to know that I removed those signs.
  • Today I removed a hard piece of plastic from inside you.
  • I removed a fragment of arrow.
  • Yes. I removed the video from his phone.
  • The bullet that I removed from our victim was a. caliber.
  • when I removed Daniel's heart.
  • I removed the metal from your head.
  • What happened precisely when I removed the Mark?
  • I removed all the memories of you from Kikuyakko's brain.
  • I removed the clot which caused the stroke.
  • That's why I removed the police from around your church.
  • I REMOVED 500 C.C.s OF FAT FROM HER TARGET AREAS.

Alternatives:

  • I took out
  • I deleted
  • I extracted
  • I eliminated
  • I cleared

i've removed

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

Use "I've removed" when you want to emphasize that an action you completed in the past has some connection or relevance to the present. It is in the present perfect tense.

Examples:

  • I've removed all the unnecessary files from my computer.
  • She's removed the obstacles that were blocking the path.
  • He's removed the old furniture from the room.
  • They've removed the outdated information from the report.
  • We've removed the barriers to communication.
  • I've removed the small clot from the pericardium.
  • I've removed the tumor and placed the catheters.
  • Okay, I've removed anyone who doesn't have a medical or a scientific background.
  • Okay, I've removed anyone who doesn't have a medical or a scientific background.
  • I'll send your friends the taPe when I've removed a few items from it.
  • I've removed the supercharger from the Challenger.
  • I've removed your transmitter so he won't do it again.
  • I've removed my EMF meter, which measures the electromagnetic field and anomalies therein.
  • The air will now go in there and then I've removed the rear door, so it can come out here.
  • I've removed specifics from the incident, but, yes, it is from a criminal case.
  • I've removed the nano-probe and you'll be fine.
  • I've removed the shot and dressed the wound.
  • I've removed Senator Schumann entirely, which is fine because I never liked his wife.
  • OK, I've removed the gallbladder, sealed the vessels, and time.
  • I've removed the person from direct patient care.
  • If the bullet I've removed from your rib had hit you even 1 centimer higher, you are a dead man.

Alternatives:

  • I have taken out
  • I have deleted
  • I have extracted
  • I have eliminated
  • I have cleared

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