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Zybastek Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Have been and have had

What is the difference between these two from a timeline perspective:

I have been away on holiday for the past 2 weeks and I got back to today.

I have been away on holiday for the past 2 weeks and I have got back to today.


The below sentences mean the same thing?

I have had a conversation with Sarah, and I will approve your request now.
I have spoken to Sarah, and I will approve your request now.


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Zybastek I have been away on holiday for the past 2 weeks and I got back to today. I have been away on holiday for the past 2 weeks and I have got back to today. The two versions are indistinguishable in meaning.

— CalifJim

  • Zybastek I have been away on holiday for the past 2 weeks and I got back to today.
  • I have been away on holiday for the past 2 weeks and I have got back to today.
  • The two versions are indistinguishable in meaning.
  • Zybastek I have had a conversation with Sarah, and I will approve your request now.
  • I have spoken to Sarah, and I will approve your request now.
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ZybastekI have been away on holiday for the past 2 weeks and I got back to today.
I have been away on holiday for the past 2 weeks and I have got back to today.

The two versions are indistinguishable in meaning.

ZybastekI have had a conversation with Sara
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