Which one is correct?
"as soon as received" or "as soon as receiving"?

as soon as received

This phrase is not correct as it is missing a subject. The correct form would be 'as soon as it is received.'

To express the idea of something happening immediately after being received, you should use a subject before the verb, such as 'it is received.'

Alternatives:

  • as soon as it is received
  • as soon as the package is received
  • as soon as the email is received
  • as soon as the document is received
  • as soon as the payment is received

as soon as receiving

This phrase is not correct as it is missing a subject. The correct form would be 'as soon as it is receiving.'

To express the idea of something happening immediately after receiving, you should use a subject before the verb, such as 'it is receiving.'

Alternatives:

  • as soon as it is receiving
  • as soon as the package is receiving
  • as soon as the email is receiving
  • as soon as the document is receiving
  • as soon as the payment is receiving
Both phrases are not correct as they are missing a subject. The correct way to express this idea is by using a subject before the verb. The correct form would be 'as soon as it is received' or 'as soon as it is receiving.'

Last Updated: March 17, 2024

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