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I find it very useful vs I found it very useful

Both of these phrases are correct, but are used in different contexts. 'I find it very useful' is present tense, indicating a current opinion or feeling. 'I found it very useful' is past tense, indicating that the usefulness was experienced in the past.
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Last updated: July 25, 2024

I find it very useful

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a current opinion or feeling about something being useful.

This phrase is used to convey that the speaker currently considers something to be very useful.

Examples:

  • I find it very useful to have a planner to organize my tasks.
  • I find it very useful to take notes during lectures.

Alternatives:

  • I think it's very useful
  • I believe it's very useful
  • I consider it very useful
  • I perceive it as very useful
  • I see it as very useful

I found it very useful

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express that something was found to be useful in the past.

This phrase is used to convey that the speaker found something to be very useful at a specific point in the past.

Examples:

  • I found it very useful to read that book before the exam.
  • I found it very useful to attend that workshop last year.

Alternatives:

  • I found it to be very useful
  • I discovered it was very useful
  • I realized it was very useful
  • I came to see it as very useful
  • I learned it was very useful

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