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Latest post Tue, May 26 2009 3:25 PM by Mister Micawber. 1 replies.
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chocolatecake  +  749019 Tue, 26 May 09 03:19 PM

I haven't reveived anything or I didn't receive anything? What's the difference? Thanks
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Mister Micawber  +  749025 Tue, 26 May 09 03:25 PM
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Well, 'received' is misspelt in your first example.  There is no difference in practical meaning.  In the first instance, the speaker intimates that something may still soon be received.

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