"i had sent" vs "I already sent"

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"i had sent" vs "I already sent"

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I already sent' is used when referring to a recent action that has already been completed. 'I had sent' is used when referring to a past action that was completed before another past action or point in time.

Last Updated: March 20, 2024

This phrase is used to indicate that you completed the action of sending something in the past, before another past action or point in time.

Examples:

I had sent the documents before the deadline.
She had sent the invitation by the time I arrived.

Alternatives:

I had already sent
I had forwarded
I had dispatched
I had transmitted
I had already forwarded

This phrase is used to indicate something was sent in the past. The word already is used here to emphasize the action is completed and so it is too late for any changes.

Explanation provided by a TextRanch English expert

Some examples from our editors:

I already sent the laundry to the dry cleaner so your dirty shirt will have to wait until next week.
I already sent the email an hour ago.

Some alternatives from our editors:

I sent
I mailed (emailed)
I transmitted

Answer 1

i had sent

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Answer 2

I already sent

This is correct

"i had sent" vs "I already sent"

i had sent

I already sent

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