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What is the difference between these sentences, specifically the use of “to have” and “I have”?

I am lucky 'I have experienced' such a feeling with these champions.
I am lucky 'to have experienced' such a feeling with these champions.

I think there is no real difference in this case, am I correct?

Clive · Accepted Answer

Yes

Anonymous · Answer

CliveYes

Thanks a lot for your help, and I am glad I am correct!

Also it would be possible to exclude ‘have’ in the first example (.... I experienced..) but not in the second (.. to experienced...), right?

Clive · Answer

Right.

Anonymous · Answer

CliveRight.

Thank you so much!

What about the use of “to experience”, as in here:

I am lucky ‘to experience’ such a feeling with these champions.

Is it correct? If so, does it imply that the experience took place (like the previous examples) or will take place?

Clive · Answer

Is it correct? Yes
If so, does it imply that the experience took place (like the previous examples) No
or will take place? Yes, Or in the present.

Anonymous · Answer

CliveIs it correct? Yes

Thanks a lot, teacher!

Cliveor will take place? Yes, Or in the present.

I see. And does or 'in the present’ mean as the experience (or event) is happening or taking place?

Anonymous · Answer

CliveYes

Thank you.

Lastly would the same apply to (and other similar sentences using the present “to + ?)?:

I am glad to help.
I am happy to be part of the event.

Clive · Answer

Broadly speaking, yes.

Anonymous · Answer

CliveBroadly speaking, yes.

Got it, many thanks again!

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