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"i have sent you mail" vs "I had sent you mail."

Both forms are correct. See below for details.

Last Updated: December 09, 2017

i have sent you mail

This is correct

Preferred Form:
I have sent you an email

I had sent you mail.

This is correct

This phrase can be used in two ways:

  1. To indicate mail was sent at a specific time in the past, often in comparison to a more recent event.
  2. To confirm that mail was sent if it is in doubt.

ExpertExplanation provided by a TextRanch English expert


Some examples from our editors:

  • I had sent you mail last month, but it was returned to me today.
  • I had sent you mail when I was away, but I realized when I arrived home that I addressed the letters to myself.
  • Yes, I had sent you mail; I don't know why you did not receive it.

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