is already received vs have received

The phrases "is already received" and "have received" are not directly comparable as they are used in different contexts. "Is already received" is in the present tense passive voice, while "have received" is in the present perfect tense. The choice between them depends on the subject of the sentence and the intended meaning.

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is already received

This phrase is correct but less common in everyday English. It is used in the present tense passive voice to indicate that something has been received.

This phrase is used when you want to emphasize that something has been received at the current moment. It is often used in formal or technical contexts.

Examples:

The package is already received by the recipient.
The information is already received by the team.
The payment is already received and processed.

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Aid is therefore already being received.
And I think you've already received a sizable reward.
We've already received a complete evacuation report.
Of the five countries visited three have already received variable tranches.
Turns out judge Mclntyre already received it... from me.
You have already received my blessing many times.
Indeed, EverQ already received regional aid for its EverQ1 project.
The Commission has already received around thirty final reports for the projects it is managing directly.
Moreover, the company had already received restructuring aid, approved by the Commission in 1999.
He's already received his last communion.
But I've already received his response to this yesterday.
The Honourable Member has already received a very detailed reply from the Commission to Written Question E-3453/05.
Has Tudor/Exide in Portugal already received any Community funding?
Has the Commission already received information? -
Has the Commission already received this report?
He had already received threats many times before.
We have already received action plans from the social partners.
They have already received a reply from Mr Corbett.
That idea has already received some consideration in the Council and the Commission.
We have already received the draft national programmes from 21 Member States.

Alternatives:

has already been received
has been received
is already in possession
has already arrived
has already come in

have received

This phrase is commonly used in English. It is in the present perfect tense and is used to indicate that something was received in the past and has relevance to the present.

This phrase is used when talking about actions or events that have happened at an unspecified time before now. It is a common construction in everyday English.

Examples:

I have received your message.
They have received the package.
She has received the award.

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I have received another offer of marriage.
I have received orders, I will obey them.
You should all have received your invitations to the gala dinner...
They must have received my letter.
Over 9,500 patients have received Levitra in clinical trials.
IMCO Committee Members have received numerous complaints from citizens and the business community about such cases.
I have received direct threats on my personal cell phone.
Which reminds me, I have received another communication from Major André concerning your ward Cicero.
I suppose I must swallow any personal insults I have received.
I have received great kindness from you...
I have received a letter from the hospital.
Monsieur Castillon I have received offers from every quarter.
Lord and Lady Strumpshaw have received a telegram.
I have received more reports of the Earl's behavior.
We might have received a gift that changed everything.
I have received many a similar text.
I have received no previous letter.
General Grievous, I have received intelligence from Lord Sidious.
Some members have received messages, warning them not to vote against the bill.
The Communist groups have received identical orders.

Alternatives:

received
have gotten
have obtained
have been given
have been handed

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is already received vs have received