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we ate. vs we already ate.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'We ate.' is a simple statement indicating that the action of eating has been completed. 'We already ate.' conveys the idea that the eating took place earlier than expected or that there is no need to eat now.

Last updated: March 08, 2024 • 468 views

we ate.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that the action of eating has been completed.

This phrase is a simple statement in the past tense indicating that the act of eating has been done.

Examples:

  • We ate dinner at 7 p.m.
  • She said, 'We ate all the cookies.'

Alternatives:

  • We have eaten.
  • We finished eating.
  • We consumed our meal.

we already ate.

This phrase is correct and is used to convey that the eating occurred earlier than expected or that there is no need to eat now.

'We already ate.' is used to indicate that the action of eating has already taken place, often to suggest that there is no need to eat again or that it happened sooner than anticipated.

Examples:

  • We already ate, so we're not hungry.
  • I thought we would have lunch together, but you already ate.

Alternatives:

  • We have already eaten.
  • We've already had our meal.
  • We've eaten already.

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