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Is the form of English used in the United Kingdom.

In British English the present perfect is used to express an action that has occurred in the recent past that has an effect on the present moment. For example: I've lost my key. Can you help me look for it?

Is the form of English used in the United States.


In American English the following is also possible. For example: I lost my key. Can you help me look for it?

Other differences involving the use of the present perfect in British English and American English include already, just and yet.

I've just had lunch

For example:

I've just had lunch

For example:

I've already seen that film


Have you finished your homework yet?

I've already seen that film


Have you finished your homework yet?

There are differences between words, because some words have different writing and others are written in the same way but are pronounced different.

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