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when you arrive at vs when you arrived at

Both phrases are correct. "When you arrive at" is used to talk about a future event or a habitual action, while "when you arrived at" is used to describe a past event. The choice between the two depends on context.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to talk about future events or habitual actions.

"when you arrive at"

Use 'when you arrive at' when referring to a future event or a habitual action. This phrase is used in present or future tenses.

Examples:

  • Please call me when you arrive at the airport.
  • I always feel happy when I arrive at my favorite restaurant.
  • Aug 11, 2022 ... Send an iMessage automatically when you arrive at specific location. Something that suppose to be easy, is not that easy after all.
  • Jan 13, 2023 ... Is there an automation that will send someone a text when you arrive at a specific location? Request. I want one that sends a text when i ...
  • When you arrive at your destination successfully, the Check In automatically completes and notifies your friend that your iPhone has arrived. After a timer ...
  • Nov 15, 2019 ... In Pokémon Sword and Shield when you arrive at Motostoke City you can talk to an NPC down the main street to unlock the sound options.
  • Aug 21, 2022 ... What do you do when you arrive at work early? All related (38).
  • When you arrive at a new destination, do you have a routine?
  • Sep 30, 2024 ... Team Knoxville: When you arrive at Rocket City Dragway, please text Ashley at 865-279-2890 so that I can meet you at the gate to direct you ...
  • When you arrive at one of our Emergency Rooms, you will be asked for some basic information to complete your registration. A triage nurse will ask you ...
  • When you arrive at the hospital, our registration/admitting staff will ask you for your health insurance information. Please provide your current information.
  • Jun 23, 2024 ... 1370 likes, 26 comments - solo_mwania on June 23, 2024: "When you arrive at church and discover your brother decided to match outfits with ...

Alternatives:

  • when you get to
  • when you reach
  • when you come to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe past events.

"when you arrived at"

Use 'when you arrived at' when referring to a past event. This phrase is used in past tenses.

Examples:

  • I was waiting for you when you arrived at the party.
  • She realized her mistake when she arrived at the office.
  • Jan 17, 2016 ... What level were you when you arrived at Diamond City? Just a question, I'm interested what level you were when you made it to Diamond City ...
  • Oct 2, 2024 ... 840 likes, 89 comments - anya.g.rowe on October 2, 2024: "That moment when you arrived at a beautiful city of Wells and a grey sky turned ...
  • May 28, 2020 ... When you arrived at the arena, it was almost like a Game 7.” - James Worthy #ThankYouMamba.
  • Mar 27, 2023 ... Where do you park the AN-225 when you arrived at EHRD?? This is the only place to park this beast but there is a wingspan limit of 23 meters ...
  • Oct 30, 2020 ... This week, we're spotlighting a few of our favorite answers to the first question: “What were you like when you arrived at Columbia?”
  • Oct 24, 2018 ... What surprised you when you arrived at Georgetown? Being new to the U.S., I did not know that American college students often attend a ...
  • Prior, she was a specialist for four years at Sotheby's in the Contemporary Art Department. What were you like when you arrived at Columbia? I wanted to go to ...
  • Feb 2, 2019 ... Sign In. What happened when you arrived at a meeting / event / ceremony totally, inappropriately dressed? All related (33). Recommended.
  • Aug 29, 2019 ... So, for us to receive this invitation for Guram to work at Fermilab was just super exciting. What was it like when you arrived at Fermilab? When ...
  • Jan 18, 2011 ... What would you do if your client had a medical emergency during a session or was having one when you arrived at a session? IDEA Authors. Jan ...

Alternatives:

  • when you got to
  • when you reached
  • when you came to

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