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did you meet vs have you met

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Did you meet' refers to a specific past event, while 'Have you met' is used to inquire about whether someone has been introduced to another person in the past.
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did you meet

This phrase is correct when asking about a specific past event.

This phrase is used to inquire about whether a meeting with someone specific occurred in the past.
  • Nov 4, 2019 ... not sure whether they had already met. Did you meet Kate (née Middleton) when you were in England?
  • Dec 26, 2023 ... Is your partner a gamer, too? How did you meet? ... Different kind of vent. When I see cool gamer gifts, I think -- how did those gamers meet? How ...
  • Jan 13, 2013 ... How or where did you meet your spouse/partner? All related (100+).
  • Jun 3, 2023 ... How did you meet your significant other as an adult? I just got out of university and I am having a hard time with dating because I'm no ...
  • Jun 7, 2013 ... How did you meet your spouse and how long did it take you to know he/she was the one? 9,447 Views.
  • Sep 25, 2024 ... Number 3 is an abbreviated form of “Did you meet anyone at the party tonight?” This is called “left edge deletion” or “left edge ellipsis” and ...
  • Mar 3, 2014 ... At what age did you meet your spouse? All related (97).
  • Jun 4, 2024 ... Where did you meet your current partner in LA? Living. Single girl I ... did you meet your partner? 12 upvotes · 33 comments. r ...
  • Apr 28, 2023 ... Where did you meet your husband/wife and what age? Where dud I meet the love of my life ...
  • Nov 6, 2021 ... How did you meet your partners? Relationship Advice. I don't like dating apps. It's just too much focused on looks. And i always end up being ...

have you met

This phrase is correct when asking if someone has been introduced to another person in the past.

This phrase is used to ask if someone has had the opportunity to be introduced to another person in the past.
  • Jul 11, 2024 ... The official music video for “Have You Met My Jesus" by Harvest Worship featuring @christomlinmusic. Captured at Capitol Studios in ...
  • Feb 14, 2017 ... Have you met your soul mate? | Ashley Clift-Jennings | TEDxUniversityofNevada · Comments2.6K.
  • Jan 16, 2020 ... David Litt | Have You Met Him Yet? | Los Angeles Moth Mainstage 2017. 37K views · 4 years ago #storytelling #themoth ...more. The Moth. 130K.
  • May 24, 2023 ... So if you combine "Have you met Ted," with the naked man, you're like over 100%.
  • May 31, 2018 ... ... and-extortion/sextortion. Sextortion reaction film - Have you met Jess? 37K views · 6 years ago ...more. National Crime Agency. 8.06K.
  • Nov 4, 2019 ... Here's a dialog : - Hey, John! Have you met Kate? - I don't think so. - This is Kate, my neighbor.
  • Jan 14, 2023 ... It does work. Obviously you use your real name. At bar with friends, see attractive human, get friend to go up and go hey have you met “you”? Breaks the ice, ...
  • Founded in 2012,. Have You Met Newark offers fun and informative. walking tours and food tours. Guides and co-founders are residents and urban planners.
  • May 2, 2023 ... The second one, “have you met Mr Black's wife”. The first is also grammatically correct but feels awkward and would be used far less.
  • Jun 28, 2021 ... Have You Met Husband? Amy Silverberg. The first time I saw Ray was at a car dealership. It wasn't actually the first time, but it was the ...

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