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when you receive it vs when you received it

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "When you receive it" refers to a future event, while "when you received it" refers to a past event. The choice between them depends on the tense needed in the sentence.
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Last updated: September 28, 2024 • 15507 views

when you receive it

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a future event.

This phrase is used when talking about an event that will happen in the future. It is in the present tense.

Examples:

  • Please let me know when you receive it.
  • I will call you when you receive the package.
  • Apr 9, 2020 ... TIL: Master of reality will upgrade a card when you receive it from Bronze Automaton's orbs. if one of bronze automaton's steals one of your ...
  • Mar 17, 2023 ... You always record a payment to you when you receive it. The only exception is paychecks which are dated on the same day as the check was ...
  • Feb 5, 2009 ... If you insert "will" here it tends to indicate "willingness" and not future. "Please inform me when you receive it" This is, strictly ...
  • Dec 3, 2016 ... The warranty starts from when you receive it, not when you order it. Ask yourself this, if the laptop was stolen before you recieved it, who ...
  • The greatest way to stay connected with what your sign means and the guidance it offers is to tune into how you feel when you receive it. If you receive a ...
  • Jun 25, 2024 ... Even if you don't receive a form reporting income, you should report it on your tax return. Income is taxable when you receive it, even if you ...
  • Sep 30, 2020 ... Edgun Leshiy 2 Tips when you receive it. (From a friend). Thread starter RJGTA; Start date Sep 30, 2020 · Jump to latest Follow Reply · 1 · 2 ...
  • Aug 22, 2024 ... Security deposits. Do not include a security deposit in your income when you receive it if you plan to return it to your tenant at the end of ...
  • Dec 19, 2019 ... Using a DUA approved debit card, the U.S. Bank ReliaCard®. You must activate your debit card when you receive it. The ReliaCard® is a safe and ...
  • (over). If you're self-employed, income counts when you receive it — not when you earn it. This is not the case if it's paid in a year after you become ...

Alternatives:

  • when you get it
  • when you obtain it
  • when you have it
  • when you take possession of it
  • when you acquire it

when you received it

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a past event.

This phrase is used when talking about an event that has already happened. It is in the past tense.

Examples:

  • I wanted to know when you received it.
  • She asked me when you received the email.
  • Mar 11, 2021 ... How many miles did your Tesla have when you received it? I have not received the MY yet, but the agreement i am signing shows 15 miles. is ...
  • Mar 17, 2023 ... The problem with 1 [claim it when you received it] is that they will likely issue a 1099 for 2023 and so it might look to the IRS like I ...
  • Jun 7, 2021 ... Who's the shipper for the Apple Card when you received it in the mail? Help. Hello everyone,. In the package that you received, in my case ...
  • Feb 2, 2021 ... Always Return Things In Better Condition Then When You Received It. Report ...
  • Nov 1, 2018 ... Do you have a screen shot of how the email looked when you received it? I do apologize for the inconvenience. Briody_W. Community & Social ...
  • What's the firmware version of 840 when you received it? sikan over 1 year ago. I received my Edge 840 yesterday, and it's currently running firmware ...
  • Jun 6, 2020 ... You don't run to the bank each time you get a check. So you need a holding account so you can show the income when you received it. Then you ...
  • Jul 16, 2024 ... Whether you use a Trello board or physical notebook, track all equipment that isn't yours, detailing when you received it, who owns it, and so ...
  • Mar 2, 2021 ... 2) Deposit the check in December - when you received it. 3) Do not create any other invoices in Quicken or otherwise. There is no need for ...
  • Jan 7, 2023 ... That will remove any future niggling doubt that the machine was not 100% when you received it. Show more Less. Upvote if this is a helpful ...

Alternatives:

  • when you got it
  • when you obtained it
  • when you had it
  • when you took possession of it
  • when you acquired it

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