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once you finish vs once you have finished

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Once you finish' is more informal and is commonly used in casual conversations. 'Once you have finished' is more formal and is often used in written or professional contexts.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 34418 views

once you finish

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal conversations.

This phrase is used to indicate that something will happen immediately after the completion of a task.

Examples:

  • Once you finish your homework, we can go out and play.
  • Once you finish eating, we can leave the restaurant.
  • Sep 15, 2023 ... What is there to do once you finish The Playlists? Discussion. I just finished my 5 hour trial today and I'm genuinely wondering if Motorfest ...
  • Apr 3, 2008 ... "Once you finish" sounds odd though. Maybe "When you finish." M · mooonlight. Senior Member. Argentina, Spanish. Apr 3, 2008. #3. Thanks a lot ...
  • Oct 30, 2023 ... what is there to do once you finish up with all the fixers? Discussion. Just thinking about my run-up to finishing the story. I know you can ...
  • May 30, 2014 ... "when you have finished" possibly implies that the action is more final and firmly in the past than "when you finish" or "once you finish ...
  • Jun 28, 2024 ... What to do once you finish the game? Question. Outside of expanding the zipline network and making s ure Ive collected every item. What is ...
  • May 26, 2020 ...Once you finish” implies that work is in progress, while “ Once you have finished “ means the work is completed.
  • Jun 4, 2023 ... How long do you wait before disassembling your puzzle once you finish it. Just finished this 750 piece puzzle that my daughter started and ...
  • Are both of these usages correct: “Let me know once you've finished” and “Let me know once you finish”? This may be a question of usage. While a dictionary ...
  • Aug 15, 2023 ... Yes, they are both correct. My personal interpretation is that the first example connotes more immediacy. “Let me know once you finish” ...
  • Jul 29, 2016 ... What do you do once you finish the campaign as a single player? Yes i do know that you can play the campaign single player. But what ...

Alternatives:

  • once you are done
  • once you complete

once you have finished

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal or written contexts.

This phrase is used to indicate that something will happen immediately after the completion of a task, in a more formal manner.

Examples:

  • Once you have finished your presentation, please send it to me.
  • Once you have finished reading the document, let me know.
  • Apr 3, 2008 ... Hi! "Once you have finished, do the following: ..." Now, If I use "after" instead of "once", it is totally incorrect keep present perfect, ...
  • Aug 30, 2020 ... Rewatching this episode once you have finished the show goes from funny to sad. r/gravityfalls ...
  • Dec 27, 2021 ... Anki works on a daily basis, so once you have finished your daily work, you will have to wait until tomorrow (or tweak Anki to review cards ...
  • "Once you have finished it please let know or Once you finish it let me know. Either is OK, but I don't think "it" is necessary."
  • Nov 22, 2023 ... Once you have finished, click 'Retrieve Application' button to continue completing your online application form. Surname does not match ...
  • Aug 15, 2023 ...Once you have finished you can leave” - present perfect to express a completed action in the future which gives permission in the future;.
  • Dec 20, 2013 ... Once you have finished, click 'Retrieve Application' button to continue completing your online application form. Surname does not match ...
  • Jul 19, 2020 ... Question: Once you have finished filling the buret, what must you do before starting the titration? Remove the funnel, run some solution ...
  • Jan 5, 2021 ... "Once you have finished" or "when you will have finished" are they synonymous? · 0 · You must log in to answer this question. · Browse other ...
  • Mar 22, 2022 ... Question: Once you have finished your analysis, what would your priority be when presenting the findings to senior colleagues in HSBC?

Alternatives:

  • once you are done
  • once you complete

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