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21 January
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English (US)
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Which one is correct and why?
1. I already looked on my desk.
2. I’ve already looked on my desk.
Which one is correct and why?
1. I already looked on my desk.
2. I’ve already looked on my desk.
1. I already looked on my desk.
2. I’ve already looked on my desk.
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22 January
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- English (US)
@LLovingLearning there is none! saying i’ve or i have just means you did it in the past, which is already implied with “already looked.” in america, it may be more natural to say #1, but in the u.k, the second may be more natural.
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- English (US)
They both convey the same meaning.
Highly-rated answerer
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- Korean
@1953Silvertone Is it really same meaning?!
- Korean
@danielajames Is there any difference? I was wondering if both have the same meaning.
- English (US)
@LLovingLearning there is none! saying i’ve or i have just means you did it in the past, which is already implied with “already looked.” in america, it may be more natural to say #1, but in the u.k, the second may be more natural.

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