🎁 A holiday package to celebrate the season! Click here and shop now!

TextRanch

The best way to perfect your writing.

Discover why 1,062,726 users count on TextRanch to get their English corrected!

1. Input your text below.
2. Get it corrected in a few minutes by our editors.
3. Improve your English!

One of our experts will correct your English.

Our experts

Has it ever happened vs Had it ever happened

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Has it ever happened' is used when referring to something that may have occurred recently or is still relevant in the present. 'Had it ever happened' is used when talking about something that occurred in the past, often in a more distant or completed timeframe.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 1646 views

Has it ever happened

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something that may have occurred recently or is still relevant in the present.

This phrase is used to inquire about whether something has occurred at any point in the past up to the present moment.
  • Has it ever happened love a person so much that you could spend your entire life kissing them?
  • Has it ever happened to you... that initially you didn't like then suddenly you like that someone a little... and then a lot... and then... then...
  • Tell me: has it ever happened to you to want something in life... and never to be able to get it? Yes.
  • Has it ever happened that a case of harassment was confirmed but the harasser was not penalised?

Had it ever happened

This phrase is correct and commonly used when talking about something that occurred in the past, often in a more distant or completed timeframe.

This phrase is used to inquire about whether something had occurred at any point in the past up to a specific time in the past.

Related Comparisons

What Our Customers Are Saying

Our customers love us! We have an average rating of 4.79 stars based on 283,125 votes.
Also check out our 2,100+ reviews on TrustPilot (4.9TextRanch on TrustPilot).

Why choose TextRanch?

Lowest prices
Up to 50% lower than other online editing sites.

Fastest Times
Our team of editors is working for you 24/7.

Qualified Editors
Native English experts for UK or US English.

Top Customer Service
We are here to help. Satisfaction guaranteed!

×

💝 TextRanch Holidays Offer! 💝️

25% special discount
Stock up on credits for the entire year!

Grab this offer now!