English Tip of the Day
- claudiawebb300
- Dec 16, 2025
- 1 min read
“I’ve been” vs “I was” — what’s the difference?
I was
Use this for a finished moment in the past.
I was tired yesterday.
I’ve been
Use this to connect the past to now.
I’ve been tired all week.
If the experience still affects the present, “I’ve been” is usually the right choice.
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