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Had paid vs Has paid

"Had paid" and "has paid" are grammatically correct forms, but they are used in different situations. "Had paid" is the past perfect tense, indicating an action that was completed before another past action. "Has paid" is the present perfect tense, indicating an action that was completed at an unspecified time in the past with relevance to the present.
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Last updated: July 16, 2024

Had paid

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English in the past perfect tense.

Use "had paid" when you want to indicate an action that was completed before another past action. It is formed with the past tense of "have" (had) and the past participle of the main verb (paid).

Examples:

  • She had paid the bill before the restaurant closed.
  • By the time I arrived, he had already paid for the tickets.
  • They had paid the rent before the landlord arrived.
  • I had paid for the repairs before the machine broke down again.
  • Had you paid the fees before the deadline?

Alternatives:

  • had made payment
  • had settled the bill
  • had cleared the dues
  • had discharged the debt
  • had remitted the funds

Has paid

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English in the present perfect tense.

Use "has paid" when you want to indicate an action that was completed at an unspecified time in the past with relevance to the present. It is formed with the present tense of "have" (has) and the past participle of the main verb (paid).

Examples:

  • He has paid the bill for the dinner.
  • She has already paid for the concert tickets.
  • The company has paid the suppliers for the goods.
  • Has he paid the rent for this month?
  • The customer has paid the invoice in full.

Alternatives:

  • has made payment
  • has settled the bill
  • has cleared the dues
  • has discharged the debt
  • has remitted the funds

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