i had received the goods vs i have received the goods

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I had received the goods' is in the past perfect tense, indicating an action that was completed before a certain point in the past. 'I have received the goods' is in the present perfect tense, indicating an action that was completed recently or has relevance to the present.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 3500 views

i had received the goods

This phrase is correct in the context of the past perfect tense, indicating an action completed before a certain point in the past.

Use 'I had received the goods' when you want to talk about an action that was completed before a specific time in the past.

Examples:

By the time I arrived, I had received the goods.
I had received the goods before the deadline.

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Yes, I received the good doctor's call.
You can pay after you received the goods.
We reserve the right to withhold the reimbursement until we have received the goods back or until you have proofed that you have returned the goods, whichever is the earlier.
I had received the letter three days before.
He said the large and stable majority he had received was a good sign for the institution.
I asked Private Bloxham not to tell anyone I had received the order.
If I had have received good instruction as a child...
I received good training on the front.
Yet some religious houses received good report.
We may make reimbursement subject to the condition that we have received the returned goods.
The transit operation may be discharged when the customs office of departure of the goods has received the appropriate arrival advice and control results messages within the time-limits foreseen in the customs legislation of the Union.
(b) the consignee shall attest to having received the goods in accordance with the rules laid down by the tax authorities of the place of destination responsible for carrying out excise-duty checks;
the consignee shall attest to having received the goods in accordance with the rules laid down by the competent authorities of the place of destination;
the transferee has received the goods and was informed that the goods for which the obligations are transferred, are subject to end-use customs supervision;
The Intel our office received was good.
Received good teachings, meditated a lot...
In return we received good favors for the information he provided us.
in the case of transport by air, the air consignment note showing that the airline received the goods before the date of entry into force of this Regulation.
We may make reimbursement subject to the condition that we have received the returned goods.
The day [on which the goods are received] (2) shall not be counted as part of the period for withdrawal.

Alternatives:

I had already received the goods.
I had received all the goods.
I had received the correct goods.
I had received the damaged goods.
I had received the missing goods.

i have received the goods

This phrase is correct in the context of the present perfect tense, indicating an action completed recently or with relevance to the present.

Use 'I have received the goods' when you want to talk about an action that was completed recently or has relevance to the present.

Examples:

I have received the goods you sent.
I have received the goods and they are in good condition.

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In this I have received very much good advice and guidance.
Yes, I received the good doctor's call.
You can pay after you received the goods.
We reserve the right to withhold the reimbursement until we have received the goods back or until you have proofed that you have returned the goods, whichever is the earlier.
If I had have received good instruction as a child...
We may make reimbursement subject to the condition that we have received the returned goods.
We may make reimbursement subject to the condition that we have received the returned goods.
The good senators must be visited, from whom I have received not only greetings, but with them change of honors.
I am, of course, also grateful for the good wishes and praise I have received.
We believe that Commissioner Schreyer has found a good ally in this Parliament and that we have received good help from the Commissioner.
I have received the payments for this week, I can afford it.
But I have received the operational signal.
I have received the information from Club M.
I have received letters from a good many NGOs and institutions, saying: 'Mr Marín, you have acted unfairly towards us, because we were operating properly, honestly, and were complying with the rules, and you have punished us'.
I received good training on the front.
Yet some religious houses received good report.
The transit operation may be discharged when the customs office of departure of the goods has received the appropriate arrival advice and control results messages within the time-limits foreseen in the customs legislation of the Union.
(b) the consignee shall attest to having received the goods in accordance with the rules laid down by the tax authorities of the place of destination responsible for carrying out excise-duty checks;
the consignee shall attest to having received the goods in accordance with the rules laid down by the competent authorities of the place of destination;
I have received the two votes while my father is a surgeon, so none of this dissection business disturbs me at all.

Alternatives:

I have already received the goods.
I have received all the goods.
I have received the correct goods.
I have received the damaged goods.
I have received the missing goods.

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i had received the goods vs i have received the goods