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i watched a movie yesterday vs i saw a movie yesterday

Both phrases are correct, interchangeable, and express the idea that the speaker viewed a movie the previous day. There is no difference in meaning.
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i watched a movie yesterday

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker viewed a movie the day before.

Examples:

  • I watched a movie yesterday with my friends.
  • She watched a movie yesterday and really enjoyed it.
  • We watched a movie yesterday evening.
  • He watched a movie yesterday that made him cry.
  • They watched a movie yesterday that was very scary.
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Alternatives:

  • I saw a movie yesterday
  • I viewed a movie yesterday
  • I caught a movie yesterday
  • I went to a movie yesterday
  • I checked out a movie yesterday

i saw a movie yesterday

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker viewed a movie the day before.

Examples:

  • I saw a movie yesterday with my family.
  • She saw a movie yesterday and thought it was great.
  • We saw a movie yesterday at the cinema.
  • He saw a movie yesterday that he wants to watch again.
  • They saw a movie yesterday that was very funny.
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  • Jan 30, 2024 ... I saw a movie yesterday. The movie was great. I went to a play last night. The stage settings were wonderful. This is a typical speech and ...
  • Mar 12, 2017 ... So I saw a movie yesterday... Like x 3. bumblebeej8, Mar 12, 2017 · #3945 · bumblebeej8 Well-Known Member. Joined: Jun 20, 2014.
  • Apr 19, 2015 ... I saw a movie yesterday. The girl looked at the guy and said, “I was 7 when someone asked me if I wanted to be with my mom or my dad.” It ...
  • Nov 18, 2022 ... Tuesday night I saw a movie. Yesterday, Wednesday, I talked with some friends of mine most of the day. Today was Holy Thursday, and I spent ...
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  • Examples: I saw a movie yesterday. I didn't see a play yesterday. Last year, I traveled to Japan. Last year ...

Alternatives:

  • I watched a movie yesterday
  • I viewed a movie yesterday
  • I caught a movie yesterday
  • I went to a movie yesterday
  • I checked out a movie yesterday

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