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I got the files vs I have got the files

Both "I got the files" and "I have got the files" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I got the files" is commonly used in American English to indicate that the action of obtaining the files happened in the past. On the other hand, "I have got the files" is more commonly used in British English and emphasizes the present result of having the files.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 2130 views

I got the files

This phrase is correct and commonly used in American English to indicate that the action of obtaining the files happened in the past.

This phrase is used to communicate that the files were obtained in the past. It is a simple past tense construction.

Examples:

  • I got the files yesterday.
  • She got the files for me.
  • They got the files from the server.
  • Jan 31, 2022 ... So I got the files for a mod I want to use. What do I do from here. I would prefer somebody with discord so they can manually walk me through it.
  • Aug 11, 2024 ... Dear all, I tried to run the simulation for monopile IEA 22MW, I got the files from IEA-22-280-RWT/OpenFAST/IEA-22-280-RWT-Monopile at main ...
  • Jul 25, 2021 ... My games won't download to the app I got the files and everything but when I tap on them nothing happens any help would be awesome! This ...
  • Jun 26, 2024 ... Claribel A. Ortega (@claribel_ortega). 4 Likes. I got the files back .
  • May 12, 2019 ... I got the files from SourceForge.net via the openoffice.org download page. I would like to set my installation path to "p:\OpenOffice4". I ...
  • Jul 26, 2018 ... Hi, I got the files from sequencing center. However each sample have four files: such as: 1856. S.1856.V4_R1_tc.fastq. S.1856.V4_R2_tc.fastq. T ...
  • Sep 24, 2024 ... After turning iCloud on and off several times again, I got the files to show up on the desktop, but they all have the cloud download icon.
  • Dec 19, 2012 ... When I got the files onto my new computer, first of all, Windows didn't know what programs to use to open each file, even though Office was ...
  • Aug 5, 2011 ... ... I got the files below: RV_Launcher_firmware_C4 – This is a folder. LICENSE_NOTE. md5sum. README. readme.doc. README PREREQUISITES. RV_2.07.17_G ...
  • Apr 28, 2021 ... I was messing with the files earlier to see if I can open them I now I got the files stuck on Open with Google Chrome. Another problem I'm ...

Alternatives:

  • I obtained the files.
  • I received the files.
  • I acquired the files.

I have got the files

This phrase is correct and commonly used in British English to emphasize the present result of having the files.

This phrase is used to emphasize the current possession of the files. It is a present perfect tense construction.

Examples:

  • I have got the files right here.
  • She has got the files on her computer.
  • They have got the files ready for the meeting.
  • I have no idea what was in the files.
  • Okay, I have the file here.
  • I have to break open the files in storage.
  • I have a list of everyone from the file-sharing chain.
  • I have the files you requested.
  • Look, I have read the files.
  • If file preview is enabled for Sound Files the file will be played whenever the mouse cursor is hovering over the file name or icon.
  • Saving remote files needs to determine the file format from the file extension. Please enter a file extension that matches the selected file format or enter no file extension at all.
  • I put in a request to dig further into the files for any related materials, but right now, that's all I have.
  • I have no intel on the file they're talking about.
  • I have the file from the Juvenile Court on this Angelo Ledda, dead for 40 years.
  • I haven't had a chance to update the file, but Clay had a run-in with him in Wenatchee a few months back.
  • I haven't seen it since we uploaded the file though.
  • In perusing the file that we just obtained from Boston, I have found what I will modestly refer to as a clue.
  • In perusing the file that we just obtained from Boston, I have found what I will modestly refer to as a clue.
  • I have since been informed that because of slow progress in processing the file no decision was taken on 11 July.
  • Because, you know, if I have any questions about the file thingy, You're right here.
  • Well, my team and I have gone through the files you brought.
  • I could not carry down the files of complaints I have, as other colleagues have outlined.
  • Listen, I got the file on Arcuti, but I haven't had time to read it.

Alternatives:

  • I have the files.
  • I possess the files.
  • I hold the files.

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