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have you checked vs did you check

Both of these are correct phrases, but they're used in different contexts. "Have you checked?" is used when asking about a recent action that may still be relevant, while "Did you check?" is when asking about a specific past action. The choice between the two phrases depends on the timing and relevance of the action being asked about.
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have you checked

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when asking about a recent action that may still be relevant.

Use "Have you checked?" when you want to inquire about whether someone has completed a task or verified something, especially if the action is recent and its relevance persists.

Some examples from our editors:

  • Have you checked the weather forecast for tomorrow?
  • Have you checked your email for any updates?
  • Have you checked the settings on your phone?
  • Have you checked the expiration date on the milk?
  • Have you checked if the door is locked?
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  • Jun 27, 2019 ... Have you checked your pockets feat help? QUESTION. The challenge is on the Colombia special assignment and you have to find the key to the ...
  • May 9, 2016 ... — Where's my raincoat? — I don't have the slightest idea. ______ the closet? A. Did you check. B. Have you checked. C.
  • Nov 30, 2023 ... Have You Checked Out Fireteam Finder? Help. Congratulations on reaching Guardian Rank 6! Have you tried the Fireteam Finder yet? It's ...
  • Have you checked out our new Admin Console? English Forum News Product Updates · Jordan_Katz 27 June 2019 22:56 1. Hi everyone,. I'm Jordan, a Product ...
  • Have you checked out the One805LIVE! Auction? Bid now to own a truly collectible piece of music history with this stunning acoustic guitar, personally...
  • Dec 7, 2023 ... Have You Checked Our Fireteam Finder? I advanced my guardian rank and now I have a popup message asking if I've tried the fireteam finder ...
  • Sep 28, 2024 ... 145 likes, 4 comments - camilledungy on September 28, 2024: "Have you checked your voter registration recently? Have you requested a ballot?
  • Have You Checked Your Drawers Recently? InspirationalTipsScreenwriting. Have You Checked Your Drawers Recently? Bev Gandara.
  • Jul 10, 2024 ... 448 likes, 16 comments - tshamusic on July 10, 2024: "Guys have you checked out my new music video on YouTube yet? Tag your fave person to ...

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • Have you looked into it?
  • Have you verified it?
  • Have you examined it?
  • Have you inspected it?
  • Have you reviewed it?

did you check

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when asking about a specific past action.

Use "Did you check?" when you want to ask if someone completed a particular task or verified something in the past.

Examples:

  • Did you check the oven before leaving the house?
  • Did you check the spelling of your name on the form?
  • Did you check the train schedule for today?
  • Did you check the ingredients before buying the product?
  • Did you check the time before leaving?
  • Dec 29, 2022 ... ... Did you check on me? Now did you notice me? [Verse 2] Nobody will ... Did you check on me? Now did you look for me? I walked in the ...
  • Jun 18, 2016 ... Which is right? Did you check? = correct Have you checked? = correct. June 18, 2016. 1. 2. Still haven't found your answers?
  • Jan 19, 2023 ... past 5 days Did you check on me? Now did you look for me? I walked in the room Eyes are red And I don't smoke banga Did you check on me? Now ...
  • Dec 16, 2022 ... Did you check you loadout? Please select a region. I can't find anywhere on the ui where it says loadout so I skipped that and clicked yes I ...
  • Sep 19, 2024 ... jay_lumen on September 19, 2024: "Summer Hardgroove vibe ❤️ Did you check my whole Cruisin DJ set?".
  • Oct 13, 2010 ... I think yours works. This might sound nicer: Hey, did you check whether the payment went through?
  • Aug 8, 2024 ... 18, did you check what drops from dragons in the stronghold? Dragonflight Surprise Bags have been revised to have lower odds of providing ...
  • May 9, 2016 ... Thanks a lot. — Where's my raincoat? — I don't have the slightest idea. ______ the closet? A. Did you check. B ...
  • Feb 9, 2024 ... "Did you check the eggs?" Leaving the store, the encounter sparked a reflection. In an era captivated by digital advancements and AI's role in ...
  • Apr 29, 2024 ... Did you check out the latest song that I wrote? If so, thanks from the bottom of my heart! I am going to release another original song soon.

Alternatives:

  • Did you verify?
  • Did you inspect?
  • Did you confirm?
  • Did you examine?
  • Did you review?

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