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do we already have vs did we already have

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Do we already have' is used in present or future contexts, while 'Did we already have' is used in past contexts. The choice between them depends on the tense of the verb in the sentence.

Last updated: March 28, 2024 • 5630 views

do we already have

This phrase is correct and commonly used in present or future contexts.

This phrase is used to inquire about the current or future possession of something.

Examples:

  • Do we already have the information we need?
  • Do we already have plans for the weekend?
  • Firstly, do we already have a Europe 2020 strategy that promises success?
  • Excuse me, but if I did such a bad job then why do we already have orders?
  • The ERA-NET scheme is an important part of this work, but do we already have too many Community initiatives?
  • Is there already a timetable for this and do we already have any ideas of what we will do?
  • Do we already have a plan to work with?
  • Don't we already have a green initiative?
  • Don't we already have a green initiative?
  • Don't we already have an Alien problem, General.
  • If the United Kingdom wants to do it and we already have a recommendation, let them comply with it.
  • Do we not already have enough rules governing food?
  • We do already have a sports franchise.
  • We do not need any new officials to do that, because we already have technical monitoring bodies and suchlike.
  • Don't we already have the basics in place for deployment?
  • Don't we already have one?
  • In this time of crisis and budgetary consolidation, I suspect that we will have to make do with what we already have - this percentage of GDP.
  • We should be out there courting votes we don't already have.
  • We do already have a sports franchise.
  • It's not like we don't already have powers.
  • Sure, we could speculate, but why do so when we already have a model we can study?
  • We already don't have any money!

Alternatives:

  • Do we have already
  • Have we already got
  • Have we already obtained
  • Have we already acquired
  • Have we already received

did we already have

This phrase is correct and commonly used in past contexts.

This phrase is used to inquire about possession of something in the past.

Examples:

  • Did we already have a meeting yesterday?
  • Did we already have this conversation last week?

Alternatives:

  • Had we already
  • Had we already got
  • Had we already obtained
  • Had we already acquired
  • Had we already received

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