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I saw him at the supermarket earlier today.
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Narrator
I saw him at the supermarket earlier today.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Information
I saw him at the supermarket earlier today.
Narrating an Event
In the afternoon, I was at the supermarket and I saw him there.
Responding to a Question
Yes, I saw him earlier. He was at the supermarket.
Part of a Larger Story
I saw him at the supermarket earlier today, and he seemed happy.
Rephrased versions
Formal
I observed him at the supermarket earlier this day.
Casual
I ran into him at the supermarket earlier.
Simpler English
I saw him at the store today.
Phrases to learn
saw him
Observed him visually.
at the supermarket
Located at the grocery store.
earlier today
Before the current time of day.