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at the time, I forgot vs at the time, I had forgot

The correct phrase is "at the time, I forgot." The use of the past simple tense "forgot" is appropriate in this context to indicate that the forgetting happened in the past. The phrase "at the time, I had forgot" is incorrect because the past perfect tense "had forgot" is not suitable for expressing a simple past action.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 810 views

at the time, I forgot

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that the forgetting occurred in the past at a specific time.
  • The doctor told me about the results half an hour later and even though I thought I perfectly understood him at the time, I forgot everything after going to sleep ...
  • While in his store for the first time I saw the kayak kits he was working on as well, but as pretty as they appeared at the time I forgot about them in my enthusiasm ...
  • ... UN personnel, which was a very natural thing to do in these circles at the time. I forgot the exact date, but it was in mid-November this cocktail party took place.
  • Feb 3, 2012 ... I put that sentence as a goof in when I originally made the resume – 'cause I wasn't looking for a job at the time. I forgot to proofread the ...

at the time, I had forgot

This phrase is incorrect in English.

  • Apr 22, 2009 ... Used to dance to the record with my Girlfriend - although we were only about 13 at the time. I had forgot just how groovy we were and still very ...
  • Dec 29, 2011 ... At the time I had forgot I had switched Foursquare's Radar on, so I was guessing that this was based on my GPS coordinates, and me being in ...
  • Oct 22, 2007 ... It was on the day after we set our clocks back for daylight saving time and at the time I had forgot to set my watch back but I didnt realize that till ...
  • ... had made small talk with the employee, she told me there is a call center there and that they were hiring at the time. I had forgot all about that.

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