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1. ell.stackexchange.com › questions › 221116"I didn't do it" vs "I haven't done it" - When do you use which?

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   Aug 13, 2019 · 1. When do I use the following variations: I didn't [verb in infinitive] I haven't [verb in past participle]. I know that it has to do if it is a specific time (I didn't do) and a non-specific time (I haven't done), but I have seen (this time correct?) Didn't in sentences where the time is not specified. For example here:

2. english.stackexchange.com › questions › 232056What’s the difference: "I didn’t do anything" vs "I haven’t ...

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   Mar 6, 2015 · I didn’t do anything. I haven’t done anything. Which of those is better and when? Is either one actually wrong, or do they mean different things? What about these others: I’ve done nothing. I did nothing. Or even these: I wasn’t doing anything. I was doing nothing.

3. oneminuteenglish.org › didnt-do-nothing-anything“I didn't do nothing” or “I didn’t do anything”? Which is ...

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   “I didn’t do anything” is correct in standard English grammar. In many parts of the English-speaking world, people say ”I didn’t do nothing”. When you have a negative sentence(did not in this case), you need to use “anything”.

4. twominenglish.com › i-didnt-do-nothing-or-i-didnt“I Didn’t Do Nothing” or “I Didn’t Do Anything”? Which Is ...

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   Mar 28, 2024 · In contrast, the phrase “I didn’t do nothing” deviates from the standard grammar, creating potential confusion or misinterpretation. This following section will emphasize the importance of sticking to the correct denial of actions in formal settings and why “I didn’t do anything” is favored.

5. forum.wordreference.com › threads › havent-doneHaven't done anything/ didn't do anything | WordReference Forums

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   Aug 6, 2022 · Hello, What you would choose between: "I haven't done anything" or "I didn't do anything" in this context: Someone is yelling at me because he think I have done something and I reply " what are you yelling at me as I didn't do /haven't done anything".

6. proofed.com › grammar-tips-didnt-vs-haventGrammar Tips: “Didn’t” vs “Haven’t” - Proofed

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   Oct 2, 2022 · Haven’t is the contracted form of have not. Use haven’t when you’re talking about the past up until either the present or a specific time period. It should also be while the action can still be completed. Here are some examples: They haven’t ridden any of the horses. I haven’t watered the plants yet.

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   What's the difference between 'I didn't do anything' and 'I haven't done anything'?

   • It would depend on the context somewhat, but also on whichever came to mind first. The two phrases are often interchangeable. In terms of context, I think "I didn't do anything" is more likely when a single incident is involved and "I haven't done anything" more likely when the question concerns actions over a period of time.

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   What does it mean if you haven't done something?

   • So if you haven't done something, you haven't done it for a specific period of time (day, month, ever, etc.) Didn't refers to a specific point of time that has already passed. For example, if it is 7 PM, you could say "I didn't eat dinner at 6" or "I haven't eaten dinner yet today". In both instances, you can still eat dinner.

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   What's the difference between 'haven't' & 'didn't'?

   • Haven't and didn't are different time-wise, as you have guessed correctly. Haven't refers to the past up until now. So if you haven't done something, you haven't done it for a specific period of time (day, month, ever, etc.) Didn't refers to a specific point of time that has already passed.

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   Is 'I didn't do anything' correct in English grammar?

   • “I didn’t do anything” is correct in standard English grammar. In many parts of the English-speaking world, people say ”I didn’t do nothing”. When you have a negative sentence (did not in this case), you need to use “anything”. “Nothing” is a word that you can use to make a sentence negative so there is no need to use “did not”.

   “I didn’t do nothing” or “I didn’t do anything”? Which is correct?

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8. psychologily.com › false-guiltWhy Do I Feel Like I've Done Something Wrong When I Haven't ...

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   Sep 30, 2023 · Feeling false guilt when you haven’t done anything wrong can be a challenging experience that can significantly impact your mental health. However, several coping strategies can help you manage these feelings and improve your well-being.