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I told him vs I've told him

Both phrases are correct, but are used in different contexts. "I told him" is simple past tense, indicating an action that happened at a specific point in the past. "I've told him" is present perfect tense, indicating an action that was completed in the past but has relevance to the present.
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Last updated: August 13, 2024

I told him

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is in the simple past tense and is used to describe an action that occurred at a specific point in the past.

Alternatives:

  • I informed him
  • I let him know

I've told him

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is in the present perfect tense and is used to indicate an action that was completed in the past but has relevance to the present.

Alternatives:

  • I have informed him
  • I have let him know

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