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"I have already informed" vs "I had already informed"

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I have already informed' is used when you want to emphasize that you have already given information recently. 'I had already informed' is used when you are referring to informing someone in the past, often before a specific point in time.

Last Updated: March 31, 2024

I have already informed

This is correct

This is a formal way to say that you have already told someone something.

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Some examples from our editors:

  • I have already informed my colleague that you will not be attending.
  • I have already informed my boss that the meeting has been cancelled.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • already informed
  • have already advised
  • have already told

I had already informed

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you are referring to informing someone in the past, often before a specific point in time. It is commonly used in past perfect tense.

Examples:

  • I had already informed them before the meeting started.
  • She had already informed the authorities about the incident.
  • Had you already informed your boss about your decision?

Alternatives:

  • I already informed
  • I had informed already
  • I'd already informed
  • I'd informed already

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