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i walked past you vs i walk past you

Both phrases are correct, but 'I walked past you' is in the past tense and indicates that the action of walking past someone has already happened. 'I walk past you' is in the present tense and indicates a habitual action or a general statement about walking past someone.
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i walked past you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that the action of walking past someone has already happened.

This phrase is used when you want to talk about walking past someone in the past. It indicates that the action is completed.

Examples:

  • Yesterday, I walked past you on my way to the store.
  • I walked past you at the park earlier today.
  • When I was in a hurry, I walked past you without noticing.
  • She said she walked past you on her way to work.
  • He walked past you without saying a word.
  • I almost walked right past you.
  • I could've walked right past you as if you weren't there.
  • I walked past it the other day.
  • Then I walked past her toward the living room.
  • I walked past the stranger to the veranda.
  • When I walked past the laundry room I looked into the darkness.
  • Every day for three months, I walked past it.
  • The other night I walked past that mirror down there, and I could've sworn I saw someone in that chair.
  • I walked past there the other day... I had things to do over that way.
  • The younger man and I walked past it.
  • And now I gargle a little every-time I walked past a Cinnabon.
  • I walked past his office and he was having a heated argument on the phone with someone.
  • They were just being put in the window when I walked past.
  • I walked past it four times. I thought it was a beanbag chair.
  • I walked past a man who stared at me.
  • looked all right when I walked past it.
  • The first day I walked past that room and saw her playing, that was it.
  • Most people would have walked past robbie nichols that night.
  • They walked past, it was like.
  • And this fat girl walked past us.

Alternatives:

  • I passed by you
  • I went past you
  • I strolled past you
  • I hurried past you
  • I sauntered past you

i walk past you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a habitual action or a general statement about walking past someone.

This phrase is used when you want to talk about walking past someone as a regular occurrence or as a general statement.

Examples:

  • Every morning, I walk past you on my way to work.
  • I walk past you every time I go to the gym.
  • As part of my daily routine, I walk past you in the hallway.
  • When I visit that street, I walk past you without fail.
  • In this neighborhood, I walk past you almost every day.
  • How did I walk past you?
  • I can't walk past you in the hallway and smile like nothing's happened.
  • I heard you walk past my room.
  • I saw you walk past the gym.
  • Tell me you didn't just time that so I'd walk right past you.
  • During school, although I can only walk past you.
  • I was just reading, and I heard you walk past my room.
  • Every morning when I come in, I walk past it.
  • See, when I walk past that window Frazier will be sprung.
  • I walk past your flower room every day.
  • It seems like every time I walk past, she's in there chanting or something.
  • When I walk past the homeless, I want my pants to jingle like a big shot.
  • I walk past that Arizona memorial every day, and I am reminded of their sacrifice.
  • Every time I walk past her desk, I have this irresistible urge to shove a cheeseburger down her throat.
  • Look, when I walk past your window, call that number I gave you.
  • 2 decades I walk past bags of coke, half-smoked joints, full glasses of chilled vodka.
  • I walk past here every day but we've never met, how incredible.
  • Did I walk past a mirror?
  • I just wanted to walk past her.
  • The mother walks past this place every day with that kid.

Alternatives:

  • I pass by you
  • I go past you
  • I stroll past you
  • I hurry past you
  • I saunter past you

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