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I was recently notified by a colleague vs I was notified by a colleague recently

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They have the same meaning but differ slightly in word order. The choice between them depends on personal preference or the emphasis the speaker wants to convey.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 1521 views

I was recently notified by a colleague

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase follows the typical word order in English sentences, with the adverb 'recently' placed before the verb 'notified.'
  • Jan 7, 2015 ... I was recently notified, by a colleague familiar with my wildlife and restoration work in the Sierra Nevada, that a “whacko” was portraying my ...
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Alternatives:

  • I was recently informed by a colleague.
  • A colleague recently notified me.
  • Recently, a colleague informed me.
  • A colleague informed me recently.
  • A colleague recently let me know.

I was notified by a colleague recently

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase also conveys the same meaning as the first one but places the adverb 'recently' at the end of the sentence. The choice between the two depends on personal preference or emphasis.

Alternatives:

  • I was informed by a colleague recently.
  • A colleague notified me recently.
  • Recently, a colleague informed me.
  • A colleague informed me recently.
  • A colleague let me know recently.

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