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has been delivered vs was delivered

Both phrases are correct, but the verb tenses are different. 'Has been delivered' refers to a recent action that has just been completed, while 'was delivered' refers to an action that was completed in the past and is not related to the present.
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has been delivered

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'has been delivered' when referring to a recent action that has just been completed. For example, 'The package has been delivered to your doorstep.'

Examples:

  • The package has been delivered to your doorstep.
  • The letter has been delivered to the recipient.
  • The pizza has been delivered to the customer.
  • Dec 14, 2020 ... If something was sent to somebody and it reached to the destination in past. In that sense, it can be expressed: “it has been delivered”.
  • DPD - Your parcel has been delivered and received by MANIFEST.. This is the latest update on my shipment and it has not been received by Amazon. I can' ...
  • Oct 2, 2023 ... My package has been delivered... to sender. What now? (UK). Shipping/Logistics.
  • Aug 5, 2021 ... The notification that will email me once an order has been delivered is in Settings >> Notifications >> Shipping >> Delivered.
  • Apr 20, 2024 ... Aliexpress says "Your package has been delivered to the last mile carrier" still not delivered in 2 weeks. Shipping & Tracking. Like the title ...
  • May 28, 2015 ... Guys i am so confused with have been,, it says that has/have been is past progressive continues but why "it has been delivered" if its ...
  • Ebay thinks a return has been delivered. It hasn't. ... Basically, since USPS was used you are unable to find online the information you need if eBay is claiming ...
  • Oct 23, 2021 ... Order hasn't arrived but tracking said it has been delivered. I ordered the new GoPro Hero 10 with the dual battery charger from the GoPro ...
  • Jun 5, 2023 ... How can I ask whether a Gmail email has been delivered or read or both? I have trawled the internet for a simple answer to this. All I want ...
  • Oct 10, 2017 ... Your package has been delivered ... squeeeeeeeeee. unboxing now. Only one handle missing. ... Congrats! Let the games begin! ... Exciting day!! ... I'm ...

Alternatives:

  • has arrived
  • has been received
  • has been handed over

was delivered

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'was delivered' when referring to a past action that happened at a specific time in the past. For example, 'The package was delivered yesterday.'

Examples:

  • The package was delivered yesterday.
  • The letter was delivered last week.
  • The pizza was delivered an hour ago.
  • Oct 11, 2018 ... ['Not was delivered email' IS] versus ['Was delivered email' IS NOT]. What is the difference between the two? I'm making a simple (engagement) ...
  • Oct 29, 2021 ... but as long as you have tracking info that shows the item was delivered and written confirmation from the post office to back it up, then that ...
  • May 24, 2022 ... Hi, What's the difference between the smart list filter Was Delivered Email and Was Sent Email. I assume the sent filter captures emails ...
  • Jan 22, 2022 ... I recently made a purchase on Mercari, tracking says it was delivered but it never was. They're refusing to give me a refund because they say they're able to ...
  • Nov 20, 2022 ... ... was delivered. You can file a claim for a missing package however it is still up to USPS to judge over the validity of your claim. Upvote ·. 91.
  • According to USPS, it says my package was "delivered" a while ago. In the past, my carrier has made a few mistakes with mixing my packages with a few other ...
  • May 20, 2016 ... They have this thing called Geo-Tracking that shows the package or parcel on the exact spot it was delivered. The delivery scan activates it.
  • Jan 8, 2020 ... Anyway to prove my email WAS delivered? My recipient and I both use @gmail.com email addresses. We've been in regular contact via email ...
  • How do I know if my message was delivered or read? message_status_sending.png Sending This indicates that your message is in the process of being sent. If ...
  • Your tracking shows the package was delivered, eBay will close the case in your favor. The buyer will not be able to leave any type of feedback either since ...

Alternatives:

  • got delivered
  • was handed over
  • arrived

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