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i had booked vs i was booked

The phrases "I had booked" and "I was booked" have different meanings and cannot be directly compared. "I had booked" is correct when referring to the past action of booking something, while "I was booked" is correct when indicating that someone has been reserved or scheduled for an appointment or event.

Last updated: March 25, 2024

i had booked

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a past action of booking something.

Use "I had booked" when you want to talk about booking something in the past. It is formed with the past perfect tense of the verb "to book."

Examples:

  • I had booked a table at the restaurant, but we ended up going somewhere else.
  • She had booked a flight to Paris before the travel restrictions were imposed.

i was booked

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that someone has been reserved or scheduled for an appointment or event.

Use "I was booked" when you want to convey that you have been scheduled for something. It is in the passive voice, indicating that the action was done to the subject.

Examples:

  • I was booked for a meeting at 10 a.m. tomorrow.
  • She was booked for a photoshoot next week.

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