receiving it for the second time vs receiving it for the first time

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Receiving it for the second time' implies that the action of receiving something has happened before, while 'receiving it for the first time' indicates that it is the initial occurrence of receiving something.

Last updated: March 20, 2024

receiving it for the second time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something is being received for the second occurrence.

This phrase is used when referring to an action or event that is happening for the second time.

Examples:

I am receiving this award for the second time.
She is receiving the same gift for the second time.
He is receiving the same feedback for the second time.
They are receiving the same training for the second time.
We are receiving the same information for the second time.

Alternatives:

receiving it again
receiving it once more
receiving it for a repeat
receiving it for the second occurrence
receiving it for the subsequent time

receiving it for the first time

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something is being received for the initial occurrence.

This phrase is used when referring to an action or event that is happening for the first time.

Examples:

She is receiving this award for the first time.
He is receiving a special gift for the first time.
They are receiving feedback for the first time.
We are receiving training for the first time.
I am receiving this information for the first time.

Alternatives:

receiving it initially
receiving it for the initial time
receiving it for the first occurrence
receiving it for the maiden time
receiving it for the debut

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receiving it for the second time vs receiving it for the first time