Anonymous  +  770252 Mon, 08 Jun 09 09:43 AM  Hi! What is the difference between didn`t and hasn`t? I have to say - "He didn`t pay." - It`s right? Anonymous Difference Between

	Clive  +  770476 Mon, 08 Jun 09 01:01 PM Hi, What is the difference between didn`t and hasn`t? I have to say - "He didn`t pay." - It`s right?   We often interchange these, with no difference in meaning intended. However, here are a couple of comments.   "He didn`t pay" - Just means that at some point in the past he didn't pay. This could be 50 seconds ago or 50 years ago.   "He hasn't paid" -  Again, this means that at some point in the past he didn't pay. However, the Present Perfect tense also means that this past matter is important in the present. eg 'He hasn't paid. Go and ask him to pay!'   Best wishes, Clive Clive Joined on Thu, Oct 28 2004 Canada Veteran Member 29,300 El tango argentino es un pensamiento triste que se puede bailar (The tango argentino is a sad thought which can be danced) Enrique Santos Discépolo Difference Between, Tenses, Present Tenses, Present Perfect