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I returned box to you vs I have returned to you

Both phrases are correct, but they have different meanings and contexts. 'I returned the box to you' indicates that you gave back a box to someone, while 'I have returned to you' means that you have come back to someone or a place. The choice between the two depends on whether you are talking about giving something back or physically going back to a person or place.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 816 views

I returned box to you

This phrase is correct but needs an article 'the' before 'box'.

This phrase is used when you want to say that you gave back a specific box to someone. It indicates the action of returning an object to its owner.

Examples:

  • I returned the box to you yesterday.
  • She returned the book to the library.
  • He returned the keys to his friend.
  • They returned the borrowed tools to the neighbor.
  • The customer returned the defective product to the store.

Alternatives:

  • I returned the box to you.
  • I gave the box back to you.
  • I handed the box back to you.
  • I sent the box back to you.
  • I brought the box back to you.

I have returned to you

This phrase is correct and indicates that you have come back to someone or a place.

This phrase is used when you want to express that you have physically returned to a person or place. It implies the action of going back to someone after being away.

Examples:

  • I have returned to you after my trip.
  • She has returned to her hometown.
  • He has returned to his office.
  • They have returned to their country.
  • The soldier has returned to his base.
  • Prince : Yes, my friends, I have returned to you at this, our darkest hour. So, Winny, what exactly is Lord Dargis up to? Winston : He intends to level our homes ...
  • "Siab do dheòir, do ghaol tha sàbhailt, "Wipe your eyes, your love is safe. Thill mi slàn bhàrr àird a' chuain", I have returned to you from the high seas"
  • Nov 8, 2015 ... Hello dear ones, it is I. I have returned to you from a long and difficult battle saving all of humankind. We shall now return to our regular ...
  • As for me, whatever presents my brother has sent to me, I have returned to you double. Your messenger has come to me promptly, and my messenger shall ...

Alternatives:

  • I have come back to you.
  • I am back with you.
  • I have arrived back to you.
  • I have revisited you.
  • I have reappeared to you.

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