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Itsmechristine
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Left or leave?

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Hi guys! Help me. Which is the correct term, I left the house early or I leave the house early?
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They can both be correct. It depends when you are talking about.

For example:
Yesterday I left the house early. :ok: past
Usually I leave the house early. :ok: habitual/general
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Thankyou but What if it is just happened a minutes ago? Is it considered as past?
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