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Grammar usage guide and real-world examples

USAGE SUMMARY

The part of the phrase "recieved" is not correct; the correct spelling is "received." You can use it when referring to the act of having been given or accepted something, such as a message or package.
Example: "I received your email yesterday and will respond shortly."

⚠ May contain grammatical issues

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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

49 human-written examples

"Then we recieved a letter from the foreign secretary saying the document does not refer to al-Jazeera.

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The Guardian

The channel has applied under the UK Freedom of Information Act to see the contents of the alleged memo, but has so far recieved no reply to its request.

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The Guardian

Ukraine, on the other hand, has recieved hardly any at all.

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The Economist

The first-floor-flat recieved a lot of attention and was viewed by 36 people and received nine offers.

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Independent

Sony meanwhile has apparently refrained from banning any 'early bird' gamers, with Sony's worldwide president Shuhei Yoshida responding to this question on Twitter -  "i recieved my copy of gtav early and i have it now.

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Independent

The company said on Tuesday that it had recieved a 33 percent spike in sales after "Formation" debuted on Saturday.

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Independent
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Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

11 human-written examples

Upon recieving his award, the 30 Seconds To Mars frontman referenced the situation in Ukraine during his acceptance speech, saying: "To all the dreamers out there around the world watching this tonight in places like the Ukraine and Venezuela, I want to say we are here and as you struggle to… to make your dreams happen, to live the impossible… We're thinking of you tonight".

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Independent

Although many celebrities enjoy the publicity boost such sites give them, other tire of the insults they recieve, especially on Twitter.

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The Guardian

InSpain adds: As a businessman I can confirm that there are more than sufficient young people in Spain willing to work for 7€/hr.....as they dont recieve anything from Government....just from their parents if they are lucky.

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The Guardian

The model limits what content you're able to recieve from others, and now seeks to impose advertising on those who are already considering jumping ship.

Musk confirmed that the company's Model X car configurator would be available online in the next three weeks and that customers will start recieving new cars by 30 September.

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Expert writing Tips

Best practice

Always double-check your spelling, especially for common words like "received". A simple typo can undermine your credibility.

Common error

Don't confuse "received" with similar-sounding words or rely solely on spell-check, as it may not catch every error. Proofread carefully.

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Linguistic Context

The word "recieved" is a misspelling and does not have a grammatical function. The correct spelling, "received", functions as a verb in the past tense or as a past participle. As Ludwig AI points out, this term requires correction before assessing any function.

Expression frequency: Missing

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Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, "recieved" is a misspelling of the word "received". As pointed out by Ludwig AI, the correct spelling is crucial for clear communication. While the analyzed sources provide context for the intended meaning, the misspelling renders the term grammatically incorrect. Remember the 'ei' rule (except after 'c') to avoid this common error. Always proofread your writing to maintain credibility.

FAQs

What is the correct spelling, "recieved" or "received"?

"Recieved" is a misspelling. The correct spelling is "received", with 'ei'.

How can I remember the correct spelling of "received"?

A helpful mnemonic is "I before E, except after C". Therefore, it's 'ei' after 'c' in "received".

What does "received" mean?

"Received" means to have been given, presented with, or experienced something.

What are some synonyms for "received"?

Alternatives include "obtained", "got", "acquired", or "accepted", depending on the context.

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