I had called him but he did not receive vs I called him but he did not receive

Both phrases are correct and can be used interchangeably. They both convey the same meaning that the speaker tried to call someone, but the person did not answer the call.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 830 views

I had called him but he did not receive

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is in the past perfect tense, indicating an action that occurred before another past action. It is used to emphasize the sequence of events.

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I told you no one called him but my wife just told me they called him... a few times.
She called him, but he didn't answer.
I called him, but the line was busy.
I called, but he's still testifying before the commission.
I called Superman but he had no time.
If I had called him or told him in person... ...he might've thought things could just go back the way they were, but they can't.
That's what I called him, but I was corrected.
No. I called him, but I haven't heard back.
Yes, he called, but he seemed just as confused as to why I'd ever represent him.
I called 911, but he was gone before they showed up.
I called Ed, but he blew me off.
I called him earlier, but I didn't hear back, and I got to take off today.
We had a message that you called but he is already a few days been.
No, but I called him and told him about Kate.
Look, actually I'd called him first, but no matter.
I called him, but I think he was a little disappointed that it was me.
I even called Andrew, but he never called me back.
- I had a date but she called it off.
I know. I called earlier, but he'd already gone down for a nap.
After the trip, I couldn't see Jun so I called, but he said that he was sick.

Alternatives:

I had called him, but he didn't answer.
I had tried to call him, but he didn't pick up.
I had phoned him, but he didn't respond.
I had dialed his number, but he didn't take the call.
I had attempted to call him, but he didn't hear the phone.

I called him but he did not receive

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is in the simple past tense, indicating a completed action in the past. It is used to convey that the speaker made an attempt to call someone, but the call was not answered.

Alternatives:

I rang him, but he didn't answer.
I phoned him, but he didn't pick up.
I tried to call him, but he didn't respond.
I dialed his number, but he didn't take the call.
I attempted to call him, but he didn't hear the phone.

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I had called him but he did not receive vs I called him but he did not receive