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he didn't show up vs he doesn't show up

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'He didn't show up' is used to talk about a past event where someone failed to appear. However, 'he doesn't show up' is used to talk about a habitual action or a general truth about someone's behavior.
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he didn't show up

This phrase is correct and commonly used to talk about a past event where someone failed to appear.

This phrase is used to describe a situation in the past where someone was expected to be present but was not.

Examples:

  • He didn't show up for the meeting yesterday.
  • I waited for hours, but he didn't show up.
  • She didn't show up at the party last night.
  • May 1, 2017 ... The guy asked me out for the second date, but he didn't show up. Why? It's fortunate for you that he showed his true character by not ...
  • Apr 2, 2020 ... I don't time travel, but CJ is in my town today. I'm wondering if that might be the reason he didn't show up. Does it have to be Saturday for ...
  • Oct 12, 2022 ... Hi, I wonder if there are any grammatically wrong sentences in the following: He didn't show up at the meeting. He didn't show up in the ...
  • Jan 17, 2017 ... ... He didn't show up. The festival people wanted him to go on so they stalled. They made us stand in the rain and listen to an artist that ...
  • Aug 19, 2022 ... Well, maybe Kevin Hart, but he didn't show up for me to ask. It's clear to me why a middle-aged cop would start a tequila brand—it's one way ...
  • Jan 31, 2021 ... So, I'm playing through the RE4 remaster, and I saved the dog at the beginning (because I'm not a monster). However, he didn't show up at ...
  • Dec 19, 2023 ... When he didn't show up at the finish line I went looking for him. Thomas Lake. Essay by Thomas Lake, CNN. 5 minute read. Published 8:01 AM EST ...
  • 4 days ago ... Actor Al Pacino revealed on Saturday that he didn't show up to the Oscars in 1973 due to his complicated relationship with fame.
  • Nov 3, 2017 ... So since he didn't show up for 8:30 am this morning & still hasn't come to pick him up do I have to change my plans to meet him to give him the ...
  • Oct 11, 2009 ... Where would he be if he didn't show up? I really want that key. ... After you saved him in 1-2 did you die or go back to the Nexus and then go ...

Alternatives:

  • He failed to appear.
  • He was absent.
  • He was a no-show.

he doesn't show up

This phrase is correct and commonly used to talk about a habitual action or a general truth about someone's behavior.

This phrase is used to describe a recurring behavior or a general truth about someone's tendency not to appear.

Examples:

  • He doesn't show up on time for work.
  • She doesn't show up for appointments.
  • He doesn't show up when you need him.
  • Feb 8, 2018 ... Why does my boyfriend tell me he is coming over or we will do something but he has every excuse why he doesn't show up? It's been like this ...
  • Jul 4, 2017 ... Rebecca K. Reynolds · On the Silence of God: When He Doesn't Show up Like You Need Him to.
  • Dec 6, 2023 ... You talk to Mateo by clicking on gym/stop even if he doesn't show up on the map. PSA.
  • Apr 14, 2018 ... I'm talking to the women who find themselves falling into connections with men who don't value their hearts: if he doesn't show up, ...
  • Dec 8, 2020 ... Hi Scoutbook Forum - I have a Cub Scout who was part of the Pack last year, and when I assigned him to a new den, he doesn't show up in the ...
  • Jun 12, 2019 ... One guy in our company has the issue, that he doesn't show up under the team (in the teamlist on the left side). And I'm aware of that only seven members can ...
  • Apr 4, 2013 ... Their father has not given me anything for my kids for 4 years and I'm just wondering what if he doesn't show up for court? What could ...
  • Mar 14, 2023 ... But since he's no longer registered he doesn't show up on the page that lets you transfer. I'm leary of accidentally creating a dupe account ...
  • Jun 22, 2016 ... So if I go downtown and file this case & he doesn't show up what will happen ? Norfolk, VA | 1 attorney answer · Browse More Related Questions.
  • Got Leo as my secret villager for the gift exchange, but he doesn't show up at the Feast next to Linus, Or anywhere. How can I do the gift exchange now?

Alternatives:

  • He is always absent.
  • He never appears.
  • He consistently fails to show up.

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