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i could not found it vs i could not find it

The correct phrase is "I could not find it." The verb "find" should be used in the past tense form "found" after the modal verb "could." The phrase "I could not found it" is incorrect because it uses the wrong verb tense.
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This phrase is incorrect. The verb "find" should be used in the past tense form "found" after the modal verb "could."

"i could not found it"

The correct phrase is "I could not find it." Use the past tense form of the verb after modal verbs like "could."
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Alternatives:

  • I could not find it
  • I couldn't find it
  • I was unable to find it
  • I did not find it
  • I have not found it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"i could not find it"

Use this phrase when expressing that you were unable to locate something in the past.

Examples:

  • I could not find my keys this morning.
  • She could not find her phone in her bag.
  • We could not find the restaurant they recommended.
  • He could not find the book he was looking for.
  • They could not find the missing puzzle piece.
  • Mar 3, 2017 ... Synonym for I could not find it. I could not found it is grammatically incorrect I could not find it is correct. also found is past tense.
  • Sep 14, 2023 ... 25K likes, 126 comments - humansofny on September 14, 2023: "(38/54) “I could not find it anywhere. The Iran of Shahnameh.
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  • Aug 19, 2024 ... Hi all, I have not attempted a Microsoft exam in close to 3 years now and today when I tried to find my MCP / MC ID I could not find it.

Alternatives:

  • I couldn't find it
  • I was unable to find it
  • I did not find it
  • I have not found it
  • I was not able to locate it

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