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we have vs we did

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'We have' is used to indicate possession or the existence of something in the present, while 'we did' is used to talk about completed actions in the past. Therefore, the choice between 'we have' and 'we did' depends on whether you are referring to something in the present or in the past.

Last updated: March 11, 2024 • 1149 views

we have

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate possession or the existence of something in the present.

Use 'we have' when you want to indicate that something is in the possession of 'we' or that it exists in the present.

Examples:

  • We have a meeting at 3 p.m.
  • We have two dogs as pets.
  • We have a problem that needs to be solved.
  • Systematically we have seen journalists attacked.
  • Susan, we have cross-correlated everything.
  • Right, but we have something.
  • Perhaps we have a science teacher here.
  • In our resolution we have discussed short-term measures.
  • Virtually all viable assets we have in-country have been compromised.
  • Despite substantial Pakistani military resistance, we have uncovered portable fissionable material.
  • Sabrina was right... we have empty-nest syndrome.
  • Vika, we have another situation.
  • But without it we have no information.
  • Obviously, we have different definitions of fun.
  • Apparently we have a security breach.
  • After Dad's death we have no accompaniment.
  • Still, we have our mobile campaign unit.
  • Now we have humans imitating robots.
  • Signal Starfleet that we have no idea location Enterprise.
  • Unfortunately we have not enjoyed that peace this year.
  • So far we have discussed concrete measures to improve cooperation.
  • Matt, we have another potential creature attack.
  • So we have custard and cheesecake.

Alternatives:

  • we possess
  • we own
  • we hold
  • we contain
  • we retain

we did

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to talk about completed actions in the past.

Use 'we did' when you want to refer to actions that were completed by 'we' in the past.

Examples:

  • We did our homework yesterday.
  • We did our best to help him.
  • We did what was necessary to succeed.
  • May 12, 2008 ... We did it we did it we made it over fag lake and under the death forest we did it now we are stuck in fucking jail for singing this song .
  • David Tennant at event of What We Did on Our Holiday (2014) Rosamund Pike at event of What We Did on Our Holiday (2014) Rosamund Pike and David ...
  • Engaging family comedy What We Did on Our Holiday sees the creators of Outnumbered repeating the BBC sitcom's winning mix of beleaguered parents, cute ...
  • Oct 3, 2014 ... @charlesgant. The current flow of U.K. comedy talent from smallscreen to big continues with the middling laffer “What We Did on Our Holiday,” ...

Alternatives:

  • we completed
  • we finished
  • we accomplished
  • we executed
  • we carried out

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