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I forget vs I forgot

Both "I forget" and "I forgot" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I forget" is present tense, used when someone is currently forgetting something. "I forgot" is past tense, used when someone has already forgotten something.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 2464 views

I forget

This phrase is correct when referring to the present tense, indicating that someone is currently forgetting something.

Use "I forget" when you want to express that you are currently forgetting something. It is in the present tense.

Examples:

I forget where I put my keys.
I forget to call my mom sometimes.
I forget what I was going to say.

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I forget how anyone gets over anything.
Sometimes I forget how disgusting I am.
I forget the word in English.
I forget the company, it's three letters.
I forget what page it is.
I'm sorry, I forget his name.
Sometimes I forget how crazy she is.
Sometimes I forget what I did.
Then I get to this porch and I forget everything.
It is. I forget to enjoy it sometimes.
I forget that my directness seems to bulldoze pleasantries.
Some... sometimes I forget that part.
I drink too much wine, I forget things.
Most of the time I forget who you are.
You know, sometimes I forget you guys are Chinese.
Sometimes I forget I actually live here.
Sometimes I forget what this must look like from the outside.
I forget my brother Cameron is gone.
And sometimes I forget there was a world before the attack.
Sometimes I forget why I play the game.

Alternatives:

I am forgetting
I tend to forget
I keep forgetting
I often forget
I frequently forget

I forgot

This phrase is correct when referring to the past tense, indicating that someone has already forgotten something.

Use "I forgot" when you want to express that you forgot something in the past. It is in the past tense.

Examples:

I forgot to buy milk yesterday.
I forgot his name already.
I forgot what she said to me last week.

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Sorry, I forgot my prescription mouthwash.
I forgot to give Santa a tail-hole.
I forgot my car's waiting outside.
I forgot that England is an island.
I forgot to refill the propane tank.
I forgot to put sunblock on.
I forgot my wallet was empty.
I forgot my bottle opener upstairs.
You remember I forgot my badge.
I forgot to cancel my second follow-up text.
I forgot to feed the sheep.
I forgot the Security Council reports.
Hygiene I forgot my toothbrush and toothpaste.
I forgot to get an answer on something time-sensitive.
I forgot something in the ballroom.
I forgot to give grandpa his birthday crown.
I forgot people still make dinner.
Adjusting your account I forgot my password.
I forgot my toothbrush and toothpaste.
I forgot to press the restart button.

Alternatives:

I have forgotten
I did forget
I had forgotten
I forgot already
I forgot earlier

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