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I saw it vs I've seen it

Both "I saw it" and "I've seen it" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I saw it" is used to talk about a specific past event that happened at a definite time, while "I've seen it" is used to talk about a past experience without specifying when it occurred.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 1181 views

I saw it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a specific past event that happened at a definite time.

Use "I saw it" when you want to talk about a specific event that you witnessed in the past at a particular time.

Examples:

  • I saw the movie last night.
  • I saw her at the party yesterday.
  • I saw the accident on my way to work this morning.
  • I saw it when he went down.
  • He breathes fire. I saw it.
  • Yes, I saw it at your garage.
  • After I opened the door, I saw it.
  • And then suddenly I saw it.
  • I saw it, and it was amazing.
  • I saw it happen over and over.
  • I saw it in my head.
  • I saw it on the envelope.
  • When I saw it for the first time I felt something unexplainable.
  • I saw it in his eyes.
  • I saw it in a curiosity shop in Glasgow.
  • I saw it at the Sundance Festival.
  • I saw it - 60 Minutes.
  • I saw it in Giles's fridge.
  • I saw it in a film with Cerkassov.
  • I saw it in the gift shop.
  • I saw it in the gift shop.
  • I saw it in your cell.
  • I thought I was hallucinating, but I saw it, too.

Alternatives:

  • I watched it
  • I observed it
  • I witnessed it
  • I looked at it
  • I noticed it

I've seen it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a past experience without specifying when it occurred.

Use "I've seen it" when you want to talk about something you have experienced in the past without mentioning a specific time.

Examples:

  • I've seen that movie before.
  • I've seen this place many times.
  • I've seen him perform live.
  • I've seen it over 100 times.
  • I've seen it during the Depression.
  • I've seen it in other vampires.
  • But I've seen it on soldiers.
  • Now I've seen it all.
  • I think I've seen it all now.
  • Yes. I've seen it happen.
  • I've seen it back home.
  • I've seen it in your eyes.
  • Believe me, I've seen it happen.
  • I've seen it in my patients.
  • I've seen it on a necklace.
  • I've seen it everywhere, marking territory.
  • I've seen it in magazines and films.
  • I've seen it in his locker.
  • I've seen it done in Spain.
  • Especially the Russians. I've seen it.
  • I've seen it happen once.
  • I've seen it on a stamp.
  • I've seen it in a vision.

Alternatives:

  • I have watched it
  • I have observed it
  • I have witnessed it
  • I have looked at it
  • I have noticed it

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