"I almost forget" vs "I am almost forget"

Question

"I almost forget" vs "I am almost forget"

The correct phrase is 'I almost forget.' The verb 'forget' should be in the base form after 'almost.' The phrase 'I am almost forget' is incorrect because 'am' is not needed before 'forget.'

Last Updated: March 28, 2024

This phrase is used to express that something was very close to being forgotten but was remembered in time.

Examples:

I almost forget to pick up the groceries.
She almost forgets her keys every morning.
We almost forget to wish him a happy birthday.
He almost forgets to turn off the lights.
They almost forget about the meeting.

Alternatives:

I almost forget
I am nearly forgetting
I am on the verge of forgetting
I am close to forgetting
I am about to forget

Answer 1

I almost forget

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Answer 2

I am almost forget

This phrase is incorrect in English.

"I almost forget" vs "I am almost forget"

I almost forget

I am almost forget

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