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i ve since
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "i ve since" is not correct in written English.
It appears to be a misspelling or truncation of "I've since," which is a contraction of "I have since." Example: "I've since realized the importance of regular exercise in maintaining my health."
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Alternative expressions(5)
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Similar Expressions
60 human-written examples
" since I' ve been working here, and that' s been two years now, I think I' ve only ever had GPs initiate contact with me twice.
Science
I can' t explain how I was, used to be but since I' ve been on this medication I feel like a human… I don' t have any side- effects or anything or any problems.
I' ve never had any.
Science
I' ve never heard of it.
Science
REASON NO. 2: 'I'VE CHANGED SINCE I LEFT WASHINGTO'Neilleill didn't put it that way to Cheney, of course.
News & Media
I: You' ve missed it?
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In addition, Preziosi and Halloran (23, 24) have successfully estimated VE I and VE P for pertussis vaccines.
On VE Day, I was in India, outside Pune.
News & Media
"On VE Day I was still at school," she said.
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I'VE been flying since I was a child.
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I'VE loved flying since I was a kid.
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Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use the correct contraction "I've" or the full form "I have" when indicating something that has occurred since a specific time. For example, use "I've since realized my mistake" instead of "i ve since realized my mistake".
Common error
A common mistake is omitting the apostrophe in "I've", resulting in the grammatically incorrect "i ve". Always remember to include the apostrophe to indicate the contraction of "I have".
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "i ve since" is grammatically incorrect and incomplete. It appears to be an attempt to express that the speaker has done something after a certain point in time. The correct way to express this idea is to use "I've since" or "I have since". Ludwig indicates that the phrase is not correct in written English.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "i ve since" is grammatically incorrect. The correct form is "I've since" or "I have since", which indicates that something has happened after a certain point in time. According to Ludwig, this phrase is not correct in written English and there are no examples found. Remember to include the apostrophe when using the contraction "I've".
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
I have since
This is the grammatically correct form of the phrase, replacing the contraction with its full form.
I've since
This is the grammatically correct contraction of "I have since".
since then I have
This alternative reorders the sentence structure to emphasize the time elapsed.
subsequently, I have
This option uses a formal adverb to indicate that something happened after a specific point in time.
after that, I
A simple way to indicate a sequence of events, placing emphasis on the temporal succession.
following that, I have
Similar to "after that", this emphasizes the sequential nature of events but sounds slightly more formal.
in the time since, I have
This alternative focuses on the period between a past event and the present.
ever since, I have
This option emphasizes the continuous nature of something that has been true from a past event until now.
from that moment on, I have
Highlights a specific moment as the starting point of a subsequent action or state.
thereafter, I have
A more formal way of saying "after that", indicating a later time or event.
FAQs
How do I properly use "I've since" in a sentence?
Use "I've since" to indicate that something has happened or changed from a point in the past until now. For example, "I've since learned to appreciate the value of hard work."
What's the difference between "I've since" and "I have since"?
Both phrases are grammatically correct and mean the same thing. "I've since" is a contraction of "I have since", making it slightly more informal but perfectly acceptable in most contexts.
Are there any alternatives to "I've since" that I can use?
Yes, you can use alternatives like "since then I have", "subsequently I have", or "after that I" depending on the context.
Is "i ve since" grammatically correct?
No, "i ve since" is not grammatically correct. The correct form is "I've since", which includes the apostrophe to indicate the contraction of "I have".
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
60%
Authority and reliability
1/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested