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hadn't noticed vs haven't noticed

Both of these phrases are correct, but they're used in different contexts. "Hadn't noticed" is used to refer to something that wasn't noticed in the past, while "haven't noticed" is used to talk about something that hasn't been noticed up to the present moment.
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Last updated: September 13, 2024

hadn't noticed

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to something that was not noticed in the past.

Use "hadn't noticed" when you want to talk about something that was not noticed in the past. It is used with past perfect tense.

Examples:

  • I hadn't noticed the changes in the room until you pointed them out.
  • She hadn't noticed the time passing by as she was engrossed in her book.

Alternatives:

  • had not noticed
  • had failed to notice
  • had overlooked

haven't noticed

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to talk about something that has not been noticed up to the present moment.

Use "haven't noticed" when you want to refer to something that has not been noticed up to the present moment. It is used with present perfect tense.

Examples:

  • I haven't noticed any changes in the neighborhood recently.
  • She hasn't noticed the new painting on the wall yet.

Alternatives:

  • have not noticed
  • have failed to notice
  • have overlooked

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