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i told vs I've told

Both "I told" and "I've told" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I told" is simple past tense, used to describe an action that happened at a specific point in the past. "I've told" is present perfect tense, used to indicate that an action was completed in the past and has relevance to the present.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 731 views

i told

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe past actions.

Use "I told" when you want to talk about an action that happened at a specific point in the past.

Alternatives:

  • I said
  • I informed

I've told

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that an action was completed in the past and has relevance to the present.

Use "I've told" when you want to emphasize that the action of telling someone something in the past is important or has an impact on the present.

Alternatives:

  • I have said
  • I have informed

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