had given earlier vs had given me earlier

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Had given earlier' is used when referring to an action that was done in the past without specifying the recipient. 'Had given me earlier' is used when the recipient of the action is specified. The addition of 'me' clarifies who received the action.

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had given earlier

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to an action that was done in the past without specifying the recipient.

This phrase is used to talk about an action that occurred in the past, without mentioning who received the action. It is a concise way to refer to a past event.

Examples:

He had given earlier instructions on how to proceed.
She had given earlier notice of her intention to resign.

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(Genesis 25:23) It is noteworthy too that when Jacob was about to depart for Haran, Isaac expanded the blessing that he had given earlier.—Genesis 28:1-4.
REMP reports they had given earlier in the night: cognitive style, REM density, awakening reaction times, time spent awake after awakenings and report length.
Items 26 - 50 ... When it was pointed out to him that the height he had given for the highest building was greater than the estimate he had given earlier of 17,000 ...
Wadsworth then repeats the confession that he had given earlier to the guests, physically acting out each scene himself. When he arrives at the part about ...

Alternatives:

had given before
had previously given
had given in advance

had given me earlier

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when the recipient of the action is specified. The addition of 'me' clarifies who received the action.

This phrase is used when you want to specify who received the action that occurred in the past. Adding 'me' clarifies the recipient of the action.

Examples:

She had given me earlier instructions on how to proceed.
He had given me earlier notice of the meeting.

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In the pocket of my suit jacket was the key ring that my father had given me earlier that day. Examining it closely I saw how cheap it was, how poorly made.
Aug 21, 2015 ... ... promo they had given me earlier). The Shaw service guy noted that they would change some setting and when the internet connection went ...
Feb 11, 2015 ... I truly took on board all the amazing advice Rachel had given me earlier in the year and ate a well balanced diet. I enjoyed guilt free 'off plan ...
and laughed, only to get the exact same response Mike had given me earlier: absolute bewilderment that I was anything but an Atheist. This exact situation has ...

Alternatives:

had given to me earlier
had given me before
had previously given me

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had given earlier vs had given me earlier