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i saw it. vs i see it.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I saw it.' is in the past tense, indicating that the action of seeing already happened. 'I see it.' is in the present tense, indicating that the action of seeing is happening now. The choice between the two depends on when the action took place or is taking place.

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i saw it.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is in the past tense, indicating that the action of seeing already happened.

This phrase is used to talk about seeing something that occurred in the past. It is appropriate when referring to a specific moment in the past when the seeing took place.

Examples:

I saw the movie last night.
She saw the accident happen before her eyes.

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Someone sent a signal. I saw it.
He breathes fire. I saw it.
Imagine how I felt when I saw it.
I was so happy when I saw it.
Delirious from nearly drowning, I saw it.
And then suddenly I saw it.
Juice, the gun... I saw it.
I know because I saw it.
It stunned me the first time I saw it.
That body was dry as a bone when I saw it.
It was an accident, I saw it.
The bullets pierced the exoskeleton, I saw it.
There was movement, I saw it.
A kep-pon-nee. I was just looking at a lizard when I saw it.
When we got up there I saw it.
Yes it was and I saw it.
I could hardly believe it when I saw it.
That's when I saw it.
And don't lie, because I saw it. You...
Yes, but it took off and blew up - I saw it.

Alternatives:

I have seen it.
I had seen it.
I did see it.
I was seeing it.

i see it.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is in the present tense, indicating that the action of seeing is happening now.

This phrase is used to talk about seeing something in the present moment. It is appropriate when referring to something you are currently observing or noticing.

Examples:

I see what you mean.
She sees the beauty in everything.

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The phrase "I know it when I see it" is a colloquial expression by which a speaker attempts to categorize an observable fact or event, although the category is ...
But I know it when I see it, and the motion picture involved in this case is not that." (emphasis added). The Court's obscenity jurisprudence would remain ...
Sep 27, 2007 ... Among them was the characterization of pornography by Supreme Court justice Potter Stewart (pictured): “I know it when I see it” (Jacobellis v.
Apr 18, 2015 ... Also fun fact, all the "I see it" moments were all vision kills and there are a total of 17 (including the one at the end) in this video. Music in this ...

Alternatives:

I am seeing it.
I can see it.
I will see it.
I have been seeing it.

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