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your order was delivered today vs your order has been delivered today

Both sentences are correct, but they are used in slightly different ways. "Your order was delivered today" is used when referring to the delivery as an action that was completed in the past. On the other hand, "Your order has been delivered today" emphasizes the present relevance of the delivery.
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Last updated: July 15, 2024

your order was delivered today

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific point in the past when the delivery occurred.

This phrase is used to inform someone that their order was delivered on the same day, emphasizing the past action.

Examples:

  • Your order was delivered today at 2 p.m.
  • I received a notification that your order was delivered today.

Alternatives:

  • Your order was delivered earlier today
  • Your order got delivered today

your order has been delivered today

This phrase is correct and commonly used to emphasize the completion of the action and the present relevance of the delivery.

This phrase is used to inform someone that their order has been delivered on the same day, emphasizing the present status of the delivery.

Examples:

  • Your order has been delivered today, so you should receive it soon.
  • I can confirm that your order has been delivered today.

Alternatives:

  • Your order has been delivered earlier today
  • Your order has been delivered just now

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