i have never checked

USAGE SUMMARY

"I have never checked" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you want to emphasize that something has never been done or assessed before. For example: "I have never checked my bank account balance in the last month."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

4 human-written examples

I have never checked, but I feel a second wind coming on.

The Guardian - Travel

He said: "It is my belief, I have never checked this out, that there were a couple of people on the BBC Trust who thought, who over-reacted, who thought that it should be shut down".

Independent

But, though I know I should, I have never checked the tyre pressure on my car; trying to avoid traffic jams is clearly a good idea but I am terrible at reading maps so I would always favour a route I know over a less congested but less known journey.

The Economist

But I have never checked with an art appraiser because I already know it is invaluable, because the lesson I learned from the lady in brown is priceless.

Huffington Post

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

54 human-written examples

I had never checked into a hotel before.

The New Yorker

I don't know if I get paid to do the show, I've never checked on that.

Independent

I don't think I was the first choice – I've never checked it out, but I know that when I joined BSB in 1990 a lot of people turned it down because they thought people wouldn't watch on satellite TV.

The Guardian - Sport

Facebook might not know about my obsession with electronic music because I've never "checked in" at a club, or "liked" a DJ's page.

Huffington Post

Credit Karma notes that 25% of consumers have errors on their report that might affect their score, and 33% of people have never checked their report.

TechCrunch

"I've been here two years," Ms. Melendez said, "and they've never checked conditions in my room".

The New York Times

The person across from me said, "I've been on this train a million times, and they've never checked IDs".

The New York Times

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When using "I have never checked", ensure the context is clear about what you didn't check and why it's relevant to the discussion.

Common error

Avoid using "I have never checked" as an excuse for a lack of basic knowledge expected in a professional or formal setting. Instead, frame it as a point for further investigation or acknowledge the need to verify information.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "I have never checked" primarily functions as a statement of omission or lack of verification. It expresses that the speaker has not performed a certain action of checking or verifying something. As confirmed by Ludwig, the phrase is grammatically correct and commonly used.

Expression frequency: Uncommon

Frequent in

News & Media

75%

Science

25%

Formal & Business

0%

Less common in

Academia

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "I have never checked" is a grammatically sound and frequently used phrase to indicate a lack of verification or investigation. Ludwig confirms its correctness and versatility across various contexts, with a prominent presence in News & Media and Science. While usable in many situations, be mindful of using it as an excuse for inexcusable ignorance and consider rephrasing in formal or professional settings. Alternatives like "I haven't confirmed" and "I didn't look into it" offer softer tones depending on the context.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

I've not verified

Uses "verified" instead of "checked", implying a more formal confirmation process.

I haven't confirmed

Replaces "checked" with "confirmed", suggesting a need for validation.

I did not ascertain

Substitutes "checked" with "ascertain", giving a more formal and investigative tone.

I have not validated

Uses "validated" to emphasize the lack of formal approval or verification.

I never looked into it

Offers a more casual way of saying "I have never checked", focusing on the lack of investigation.

I have not investigated

Replaces "checked" with "investigated", implying a more thorough examination was not conducted.

It remains unexamined by me

Changes the structure to passive voice, highlighting the lack of personal examination.

I haven't bothered to check

Adds a tone of indifference or lack of motivation to check something.

I omitted to verify

Uses "omitted" implying an accidental or intentional oversight in verifying.

I have not reviewed

Uses "reviewed" instead of checked, implying a careful and formal examination was not conducted.

FAQs

How can I use "I have never checked" in a sentence?

You can use "I have never checked" to indicate that you haven't verified something, as in, "I have never checked the validity of that source."

What's a less direct way to say "I have never checked"?

Consider using phrases like "I haven't confirmed" or "I didn't look into it" for a softer tone.

Is it better to say "I have never checked" or "I didn't check"?

Both are grammatically correct, but "I have never checked" implies a lack of checking over a longer period, while "I didn't check" refers to a specific instance. The best choice depends on the context.

What's the difference between "I have never checked" and "I have not verified"?

"I have never checked" is more informal and general, while "I have not verified" suggests a more formal or official confirmation process that was not undertaken.