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have you reached vs Did you reach

These are both correct phrases, but their contexts differ a bit. 'Have you reached' is used when asking about a current or ongoing action, while 'Did you reach' is used when asking about a past action. It's important to choose the correct tense based on the timing of the action being referred to.
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have you reached

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking about a current or ongoing action.

This phrase is used to inquire about someone's current location or progress in reaching a destination.

Examples:

  • Have you reached the airport yet?
  • Have you reached a decision on the matter?
  • Have you reached out to him for help?
  • Have you reached your goal for the day?
  • Have you reached a conclusion about the project?
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  • Aug 16, 2013 ... ... Have you reached your 16th birthday but not your 40th birthday? : Yes No. Click to expand... Never mind. Best of luck! Last edited: Aug 16 ...
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Alternatives:

  • Have you arrived at
  • Have you made it to
  • Have you gotten to
  • Have you attained
  • Have you accomplished

Did you reach

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

This phrase is used to inquire about whether someone successfully arrived at a destination or achieved a goal in the past.

Examples:

  • Did you reach the summit before dark?
  • Did you reach out to her for assistance?
  • Did you reach a decision on the matter yesterday?
  • Did you reach your target sales for last month?
  • Did you reach the finish line first?
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  • Sep 28, 2024 ... Baldur's Gate How far (level wise) did you reach in your first BG3 honor mode run? Thread starter Cryomancer; Start date Sep 28, 2024. Tags ...
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  • Feb 5, 2023 ... Re: At what age did you reach your first $1 Million ... Wrote a check to myself and my wife that we would hit $600,000 at 30. Really don't know ...
  • Apr 26, 2023 ... Did you reach Legend? General Question. I am very curious, cause I am trying to make an estimate of how long it takes for an average player ...

Alternatives:

  • Did you make it to
  • Did you get to
  • Did you arrive at
  • Did you attain
  • Did you accomplish

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