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I posted a note vs I have posted a note

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I posted a note' is used to talk about a specific action that was completed in the past, while 'I have posted a note' is used to indicate that the action was completed recently and has relevance to the present.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 692 views

I posted a note

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to talk about a specific action that was completed in the past.

This phrase is used to indicate that you placed a note somewhere in the past. It refers to a completed action.

Examples:

  • I posted a note on the bulletin board yesterday.
  • She posted a note on the fridge for her roommate.
  • So I posted a note on the internet, asking people if they had had any similar stories about problems with their insurance company.
  • I specifically posted a note on the refrigerator saying that the more narrow spoons be reserved for the eating for Fage yogurt by me.
  • He posted a note to you?
  • 30 minutes ago, Marisol posted a suicide note to her Facebook page.
  • And the day that Sandy broke up with him, he posted a virtual suicide note.
  • It might make an excellent case for pinning you as the guy who strung him up and posted a bogus suicide note.
  • This note was posted to the presbytery.
  • What appears to be a suicide note was posted on Ms. Nix's Facebook page only hours ago.
  • I posted a couple pictures on Instagram.
  • I posted a selfie of me crying.
  • I posted a notice for your neighbors.
  • I posted a couple of clips online.
  • I posted a couple of clips online.
  • I posted a photo of the symbol on Reddit, asking what it meant.
  • I posted a video to your wall.
  • I posted a video online about how I needed a date to the semi-formal.
  • And I posted a time, even with... big Jason in the back, of 1:50.
  • And again, I posted a conductor video, and we started accepting submissions.
  • There's a BOLO out on her car and I posted a unit outside her apartment.
  • Now I should say, before that, what I did is I posted a conductor track of myself conducting.

Alternatives:

  • I placed a note
  • I stuck a note
  • I left a note

I have posted a note

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that the action of posting a note was completed recently and has relevance to the present.

This phrase is used to indicate that you recently placed a note somewhere and that it has implications for the present moment.

Examples:

  • I have posted a note on the website for everyone to see.
  • She has posted a note on the door to remind us of the meeting.
  • He posted a note to you?
  • So I posted a note on the internet, asking people if they had had any similar stories about problems with their insurance company.
  • I specifically posted a note on the refrigerator saying that the more narrow spoons be reserved for the eating for Fage yogurt by me.
  • 30 minutes ago, Marisol posted a suicide note to her Facebook page.
  • And the day that Sandy broke up with him, he posted a virtual suicide note.
  • It might make an excellent case for pinning you as the guy who strung him up and posted a bogus suicide note.
  • This note was posted to the presbytery.
  • What appears to be a suicide note was posted on Ms. Nix's Facebook page only hours ago.
  • But I have posted a link for those that aren't experiencing that, okay?
  • The Count must sail past Gibraltar, where we have posted a lookout.
  • Somebody must have posted a selfie, a video, something.
  • She could have posted a jpeg image of the eyes online, but she didn't.
  • The Japanese have posted a notice, whoever harbors soldiers will be shot.
  • I should have posted a TwitPic of my face like this?
  • The Oilers have posted a perfect 9-0 mark, winning on the road against perennial powerhouses
  • However, my constituent tells me that these airlines have posted a notice advising consumers that, if they are planning to travel on an Umrah or Hajj visa, 'due to visa restrictions, you must book through our appointed agent...'.
  • They have posted a surplus for everything, they have not wasted money, and their expenditure consists of salaries and fixed costs, and nothing else.
  • I have made a note of all their names.
  • I have a note for you.
  • However, I have to sound a note of caution.

Alternatives:

  • I have placed a note
  • I have stuck a note
  • I have left a note

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