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I had fed the dogs vs I have fed the dogs

Both sentences are correct, but 'I had fed the dogs' is in the past perfect tense, indicating an action that was completed before a certain point in the past. 'I have fed the dogs' is in the present perfect tense, indicating an action that was completed recently or has relevance to the present.

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Last updated: November 04, 2024 • 12169 views

I had fed the dogs

This phrase is correct and is used in the past perfect tense to indicate an action that was completed before a certain point in the past.

This phrase is used when you want to talk about an action that was completed before another past action or event.

Examples:

I had fed the dogs before I left for work.
By the time I arrived, she had fed the dogs.
He had fed the dogs when the guests arrived.

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Last updated: November 15, 2024

Aug 28, 2024 ... Beth McKinney omg. Years ago, my mom was living with me. I had to leave a note on the dog food with the time I had fed the dogs because they ...
Aug 22, 2015 ... On my way home Donna called and asked if I had fed the dogs. I said I only gave them a little of the chicken that was in the refrigerator so ...
Oct 17, 2016 ... I couldn't remember if I had fed the dogs, or where I left my shopping cart, whether I had spoken to someone or not, or what I was saying in ...
Aug 23, 2015 ... On my way home Donna called and asked if I had fed the dogs. I said I only gave them a little of the chicken that was in the refrigerator so ...
I had fed the dogs before I tripped and fell. I had been feeding the dogs when I tripped and fell. Negative Sentences in the Past Perfect Progressive ...
Nov 20, 2023 ... I had fed the dogs, had a shower, watched my favourite 6pm edition of the nightly news, reheated my crumbed steak and pasta and sat down in ...
Sep 22, 2023 ... So, I would eat breakfast as soon as I had fed the dogs, about two hours before the race. I also had a carbs and electrolyte drink too ...
May 2, 2024 ... ... I had fed the dogs or put out the recycling. He was quiet on the drive back, and then thanked me again. He'd be leaving first thing the next ...
Sep 7, 2023 ... Even after work, I dragged out the anticipation by waiting until I had fed the dogs and eaten my own dinner. Then the fun began! I was so ...
Dec 7, 2023 ... ... I had fed the dogs.i never mentioned it to her.i fed them earlier then there regular schedule…I thought maybe a good guess. My daughter ...

Alternatives:

I fed the dogs
I had already fed the dogs
I had finished feeding the dogs
I had fed the dogs earlier

I have fed the dogs

This phrase is correct and is used in the present perfect tense to indicate an action that was completed recently or has relevance to the present.

This phrase is used when you want to talk about an action that was completed in the past but has a connection to the present moment.

Examples:

I have fed the dogs, so they should be fine for a few hours.
She has fed the dogs before going out.
Have you fed the dogs yet?

Show examples from the web [+]
Last updated: November 15, 2024

Jan 4, 2022 ... You change the voice by very simply by making a person, or people, feed the poor starving little doggies. I have fed the dogs today - I have ...
8 a.m. ➜ By now I have fed the dogs, let them out and made the coffee, which is the most important part of the day. Hubby gets up, grabs his coffee and ...
Nov 1, 2015 ... In the last hour, I have fed the dogs, checked email, twitter, & wordpress, started a load of laundry, enjoyed a cup of coffee, and written this ...
Aug 4, 2024 ... I mean, I have fed the dogs raw food in one format or another for years. I used to mix up raw meats and organs for them by hand. The only ...
Aug 10, 2023 ... I have fed the dogs at times, even though they are not mine. I just can't stand to see them starve. Their senior dog is a big fluffy guy ...
Dec 29, 2012 ... She can no longer tell time, but she comes at the same time each day to see if meals are being prepared, if I have fed the dogs, etc.
Dec 14, 2008 ... apbtmom76. Aug 15, 2009 · #18. like I said MB I have fed the dogs the whole raw egg, shell and all for years and Phoenix loves them that way.
I have fed the dogs according to the owners instructions, including oral medication. Angharad's services. At your home. Dog Walking. An experienced dog walker ...
Jul 26, 2012 ... So yesterday after I have fed the dogs and made myself a smoothie, I go check my e-mails and Facebook. And there in my Facebook news feed, a ...
May 5, 2008 ... ... i have fed the dogs but the *beep* has to wait because she is fussier. jayne countys most famous song,google it. Top. User avatar. frog ...

Alternatives:

I fed the dogs
I already fed the dogs
I've finished feeding the dogs
I fed the dogs earlier

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