Which one is correct?
"i've told you already" or "I've said you already"?

Question

Which one is correct?
"i've told you already" or "I've said you already"?

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This phrase is used to emphasize that you have already provided information to someone in the past. It implies that the information has been communicated before.

Examples:

I've told you already not to touch that.
I've told you already about the meeting tomorrow.
I've told you already where the keys are.
I've told you already that I can't make it.
I've told you already how to do it.

Alternatives:

I've already told you
I've already informed you
I've already mentioned it to you
I've already given you the information
I've already communicated that to you

The correct phrase is 'I've told you already.' 'Told' is the correct verb to use when conveying information to someone. 'Said' is more general and doesn't convey the same level of specificity as 'told.'

Last Updated: March 17, 2024