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I saw vs I have seen

Both "I saw" and "I have seen" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I saw" is used to talk about a specific past event that happened at a definite time, while "I have seen" is used to indicate a past action that has relevance to the present or to talk about experiences in general.

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I saw

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

Use "I saw" when referring to a specific past event that occurred at a particular time.

Examples:

I saw a shooting star last night.
I saw my friend at the mall yesterday.
I saw the movie you recommended.
I saw a beautiful sunset on my vacation.
I saw the accident happen right in front of me.

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I saw where your baloon went.
I saw bottles of cognac arrive this morning.
I saw her with you twice...
I saw her take unauthorized medication.
I saw you and Elizabeth talking outside.
I saw a handsome older man...
I saw the film about Birkut.
I saw an Aston Martin this morning.
I saw Mrs Brookmire that day.
I saw myself doing the job.
I saw someone climbing aboard in darkness.
Last night I saw Lange and Guglierini.
I saw your performance last night.
I saw Jimi Hendrix before anyone.
I saw pictures of foreign countries.
I saw the body and was unrecognizable.
I saw Lucy's export paperwork myself.
I saw my father's face...
When I saw that wonderful reference you wrote her.
I saw your father once at Winterfell.

Alternatives:

I witnessed
I observed
I noticed
I watched

I have seen

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

Use "I have seen" to refer to past actions that have relevance to the present or to talk about experiences in general.

Examples:

I have seen that movie before.
I have seen a lot of changes in this city over the years.
I have seen many different cultures in my travels.
I have seen the impact of climate change firsthand.
I have seen how hard she works to achieve her goals.

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Dec 14, 2014 ... Now I have seen a dog. The difference is the time period you are talking about. The Simple Past saw is used to talk about past events while the ...
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Übersetzung(en) tabellarisch anzeigen | immer » Übersetzungen mit gleichem Wortanfang » I | have | seen | it | already · I have seen it already. Ich habe es ...
I Have Seen The Whole Of The Internet. Wednesday, 3 February 2016. Snowfall In Poland Transforms Statue Into Darth Vader · nerdapproved. Posted by ...

Alternatives:

I have witnessed
I have observed
I have noticed
I have watched

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