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it has changed vs it have changed

"It has changed" is the proper phrasing. In English, the verb "have" is used with plural subjects, while the verb "has" is used with singular subjects. Since "it" is a singular pronoun, it should be paired with the singular form of the verb, which is "has."
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it has changed

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use "it has changed" when referring to a singular subject, such as "it," that has undergone a change.

Examples:

  • It has changed a lot since I last saw it.
  • It has changed its appearance over time.
  • May 27, 2024 ... Here's how it has changed me. This article is more than 5 months old. If I lapse, the anxiety spiral is immediate and horrendous. I am glad to ...
  • I've researched time for 15 years – here's how my perception of it has changed. Published: November 1, 2023 1:04pm EDT. Ruth Ogden, Liverpool John Moores ...
  • Nov 2, 2024 ... First time playing in about a month and WOW it has changed. Been playing Core Keeper. Was psyched when I heard about sprinklers so I decided ...
  • Jun 28, 2022 ... I learned so much in one day, it has changed my perspective and approach for when I go back in the ocean Timberline Freestyle Bagjump.
  • Jan 11, 2023 ... What is my handwriting style called? It has changed overtime from print as a kid, cursive as a teen, and whatever this is in my 20's · Comments ...
  • Jan 8, 2017 ... First 10 Years of iPhone: How It Has Changed Our World. Nobuyuki Hayashi林信行. ·. Follow. 5 min read. ·. Jan 8, 2017.
  • Dec 11, 2023 ... Thanks @polarmonkeystudios for the custom ice bath! It has changed my life! This is Livin! Go to https://polarmonkeys.com/ and use the code 'Koa and Nate' for ...
  • Apr 19, 2023 ... Can not verify phone number since it has changed. I am trying to verify my business and it is using a number that has been disconnected ...
  • Oct 30, 2024 ... 812 likes, 13 comments - maddy_nutty on October 30, 2024: "So thankful for cycling and how it has changed my life for the better ...
  • Oct 31, 2023 ... The waiting room and how it has changed me! business · clean beauty · special needs · family. This summer, I spent a lot of time in therapy with ...

Alternatives:

  • it changed
  • it is changed
  • it was changed
  • it will have changed
  • it had changed

it have changed

This phrase is incorrect in English. The verb "have" should not be used with the singular subject "it."

  • Sep 6, 2024 ... If I'd Been Diagnosed With Autism Earlier, Would It Have Changed Who I Am? I was 39 when I got my diagnosis. What if I'd had it when I was ...
  • Aug 7, 2024 ... What if Hitler had not attacked Russia, how would it have changed the war and history? I think because of Stalin and Hitler's pact, Russia ...
  • 5 days ago ... Would it have changed your mind to vote differently if I actually died?'” “I know people aren't single-issue voters, but this is just cruel,” ...
  • Mar 20, 2024 ... How would it have changed Asuka if Shinji had courage to kiss her? Discussion. Smh, This came in my mind before going to bed. Archived post ...
  • Jul 31, 2024 ... Alex Dantes-Smith (@alexdantessmith). 1 Reply. 1 Like. Haha love it. Would it have changed what you said though? I'm excited about it too.
  • Dec 19, 2020 ... What would it have changed if the Harry Potter books were not written for children? What scenes were left out because of this? See parent ...
  • How would it have changed the books if Harry had married Hermione or Cho? Was Ginny the perfect girl for Harry? In the books, Harry ends up with Ginny ...
  • Jul 13, 2020 ... ... it have changed hdmi ports tried different leads changed batteries in handset etc but nothing changes cant even factory reset thats how ...
  • May 8, 2021 ... How would it have changed the books if Harry had married Hermione or Cho? Was Ginny the perfect girl for Harry? All related (47). Recommended.

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