Can you give me examples of "when you texted me"?

I knew you were upset when you texted me last night. When you texted me, I was in the middle of a meeting.

What are some alternatives to "when you texted me"?

when you sent me a text when you messaged me when you wrote to me

Can you give me examples of "before you texted me"?

I had already left before you texted me. Before you texted me, I was getting ready to go out.

What are some alternatives to "before you texted me"?

prior to your text before you messaged me before you sent me a text

Which is correct:
"when you texted me" or "before you texted me"?

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when you texted me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to a specific time in the past when someone sent a text message.

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This phrase is used to indicate the specific moment in the past when the action of texting occurred. It is suitable when you want to refer to a particular point in time related to texting.

Examples:

I knew you were upset when you texted me last night.
When you texted me, I was in the middle of a meeting.

Alternatives:

when you sent me a text
when you messaged me
when you wrote to me

before you texted me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that the action of texting occurred prior to another event or action.

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This phrase is used when you want to specify that the texting happened earlier than a particular point in time or event. It implies a sequence of events.

Examples:

I had already left before you texted me.
Before you texted me, I was getting ready to go out.

Alternatives:

prior to your text
before you messaged me
before you sent me a text

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'When you texted me' implies that the action of texting occurred at a specific time in the past, while 'before you texted me' indicates that the texting happened prior to another event. The choice between the two depends on the context and the specific timing you want to convey.

Last updated: April 01, 2024

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Which is correct: "when you texted me" or "before you texted me"?

when you texted me

before you texted me

Which is correct:
"when you texted me" or "before you texted me"?