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you helped me vs you've helped me

Both "you helped me" and "you've helped me" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "You helped me" is simple past tense, so it indicates a completed action in the past. "You've helped me" is present perfect tense, indicating an action that started in the past and has relevance to the present.
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you helped me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a completed action in the past.

Use "you helped me" when referring to a specific action that was completed in the past.

Examples:

  • Thank you, you helped me a lot with my homework.
  • I remember when you helped me fix my car last year.
  • You've helped me do a lot> or <No worries..You helped me do a lot.> Could anyone help me? Thanks. P · papakapp. Senior Member. English - NW US. Aug 10, 2013.
  • Aug 1, 2017 ... "Everything I Am You Helped Me To Be" · 1. Encouraging my passions · 2. Believing in my abilities even when I struggle to believe in myself · 3.
  • Aug 14, 2021 ... "If you helped me, I'd be grateful to you." So the sentence you quote is a hybrid of the two. CONCLUSION: not all speakers are grammatically ...
  • Apr 3, 2024 ... You helped me see how beautiful it is because you're in it" Shun Horie delivers an exceptional performance as he reprises his role as Kyotaro ...
  • Oct 10, 2016 ... "You helped me when I was down... I'll help when you're down."
  • Nov 24, 2021 ... reddit! a couple of months ago, you helped me name my first ferret (daisy). help me name her new sister! she's an absolute menace. Fluff.
  • You helped me make 2015 awesome in such a big way!! Thanks for watching all of our videos. These videos would also not be possible without my incredible...
  • Jun 7, 2024 ... Last time you helped me find 7.62 ammo. Now I come here for help once again · Comments Section · Community Info Section · More posts you may like.
  • Mar 8, 2020 ... 1868 likes, 17 comments - jazmynfoberg on March 8, 2020: "Everything I am.. you helped me to be ❤️ #myeverything".
  • Jun 17, 2024 ... You Helped Me Do the Right Thing - I began listening to you about a year ago, and I fell in love with your unfiltered and straight-forward ...

Alternatives:

  • you assisted me
  • you supported me
  • you aided me
  • you were helpful to me
  • you came to my aid

you've helped me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate an action that started in the past and has relevance to the present.

Use "you've helped me" when emphasizing the ongoing impact of the help received or when the action has relevance to the present.

Examples:

  • Thank you, you've helped me understand this concept better.
  • I appreciate how you've helped me improve my skills over time.
  • Aug 10, 2013 ... You've helped me do a lot> or <No worries..You helped me do a lot.> Could anyone help me? Thanks. P · papakapp. Senior Member. English - NW US.
  • Jan 15, 2023 ... reddit you've helped me once, please help me again with this guy. Help. r/Sekiro ...
  • Nov 2, 2023 ... You've helped me with SO much over the years… but the latest— encouraging me to find and use my voice in a way I never have before. I love ...
  • Aug 30, 2018 ... Dear Running: You've Helped Me Discover The Meaning Of Team ... Alexa Stern is a senior with Saline High School in Saline, Michigan. She's heading ...
  • Jun 16, 2017 ... You've helped me become pain free. I am writing to say how much I appreciate my experience with physical therapy at your clinic. The entire ...
  • Dec 31, 2020 ... You've helped me through some of the darkest moments of 2020, I hope I've done the same for you and whats more, I hope I've made you ...
  • May 17, 2014 ... You've Helped Me Grow ExuberantStarchild on DeviantArthttps://www.deviantart.com/exuberantstarchild/art/You-ve-Helped-Me-Grow-454695300 ...
  • Feb 9, 2019 ... ... you've helped me it seems to have a price tag attached to it which I'm not willing to accept so thank you for your offer but I got this it's ...

Alternatives:

  • you have assisted me
  • you have supported me
  • you have aided me
  • you have been helpful to me
  • you have come to my aid

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