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i started vs i have started

Both "I started" and "I have started" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I started" is simple past tense and is used to talk about an action that began and ended in the past. "I have started" is present perfect tense and is used to indicate that an action started in the past and has relevance to the present.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 2546 views

i started

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to talk about actions that began and ended in the past.

Use "I started" when you want to talk about an action that began and ended in the past. It is in the simple past tense.

Examples:

I started my homework an hour ago.
She started her new job last week.
He started running when it began to rain.

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thx so much for including my cowl masked man in the mix. i started making them for men when my husband expressed annoyance at scarf tails during winter activities like snow shovelling & outdoor sports.
And when I started talking to your teachers...
Cummings recruited me after I started working here.
I started putting things in place yesterday.
I started taking things too personally.
I started studying for the university entrance exam.
For some reason, I started feeling embarrassed onstage.
I started outlining my new book.
I started whistling our SOS song.
I started learning Farsi right away.
Then I started reading all those bridal magazines.
Sorry I started wearing ballet flats and Chuck Taylors.
I started taking the pills after the elevator accident.
After graduating, I started working full-time.
I started October 28th, 1996.
I started playing harpsichord at seven.
I started playing football at Andorinha.
Then I started thinkingbenjamin needs a dad.
So I started interviewing men and asking questions.
So I started reading books in pairs.

Alternatives:

I began
I initiated
I kicked off

i have started

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that an action started in the past and has relevance to the present. It is in the present perfect tense.

Use "I have started" when you want to convey that an action began in the past and is still ongoing or has relevance to the present. It is in the present perfect tense.

Examples:

I have started learning Spanish.
She has started working on the project.
He has started exercising regularly.

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I have started to nominate all parish priests anew.
This is why I have started to argue in favour of involving independent experts.
I have started with this thing from the age of 12.
For that reason, I have started an online campaign, along with many colleagues from all over the world.
I have started using KLN from Dynagrow and am seeing the same good results as superthrive.
I have started working on a short story, maybe a book, on forest monks.
I have started to make a waistcoat for you.
Then i have started to repair and carefully clean the motherboard of [...]
Rebecca and I have started dating.
But I have started understanding that these things happen.
I have started teaching silat to some children.
I have started to see a lot of things more clearly.
I have started going to the red light area.
And I have started a business in Philadelphia.
Because of you, I have started Swedish classes.
Phillipe and I have started to see each other again.
Jeremy and I have started talking about getting out.
Well, I have started it... several times.
March 6, Tuesday I have started reading a book taken from the library at the IRD.
Lately, I have started to love all the sweet stuff.

Alternatives:

I have begun
I have initiated
I have kicked off

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