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Marold Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

As has been said?

"As has been/was already said...."

"As it has been/was already said..."

What is correct and why? And what tense would be more suitable to use in a conversation?

Thank you in advance.
  

Top answer

These are the scenarios that occur to me. As has already been said, ... (the thing that has already been said) ...

— CalifJim

  • These are the scenarios that occur to me.
  • As has already been said, ...
  • (the thing that has already been said) ...
  • As it (=the thing that has already been said) has already been said, ...
  • (comment like "I don't have to say it again") ...
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These are the scenarios that occur to me.

As has already been said, ... (the thing that has already been said) ...

As it (=the thing that has already been said) has already been said, ... (comment like "I don't have to say it again") ...

I find the present perfect more suitable, but the expression itself doesn't strike me as very conversational in style.

CJ
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So, here are the examples that occur to me after your explanation. Did I comprehend you well?

"As has already been said, I also agree that the advantages of this work are really considerable."

"As it has already been said by Mark, I am not going to repeat his words." - As functions here as a synonym for because, since, doesn't it?

Thank you ag
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MaroldDid I comprehend you well?
Yes, and your examples prove it! Emotion: smile

CJ
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