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I forgot vs I've forgotten

Both 'I forgot' and 'I've forgotten' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I forgot' is simple past tense and is used to express a past action that happened at a specific time. 'I've forgotten' is present perfect tense and is used to indicate a past action that has relevance to the present moment.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 4561 views

I forgot

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a past action that happened at a specific time.

Use 'I forgot' when you want to talk about a past action that occurred at a particular moment in the past.

Examples:

I forgot to buy milk yesterday.
She forgot her keys at home this morning.

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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 didn't remember
I failed to recall
I neglected to mention
I overlooked
I failed to recollect

I've forgotten

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate a past action that has relevance to the present moment.

Use 'I've forgotten' when you want to convey that a past action has an impact on the present or when the action is recent.

Examples:

I've forgotten where I put my keys.
She's forgotten to call her friend back.

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I'm sorry, I've forgotten to take it out.
The interview's tomorrow, and I've forgotten it all.
I've forgotten my manners in all the concussion.
No. I've forgotten how to dance.
Don't think I've forgotten about you.
Don't think I've forgotten about the dry cleaning.
I've forgotten what an ordinary London postman looks like.
It's just that I've forgotten the number.
I... I've forgotten your name.
Dad, I've forgotten how to say...
Stop me if I've forgotten any other glamorous perks of this job.
Now I've forgotten how much 143 entrance tickets are.
I've forgotten how to behave.
If I've forgotten anything, I'll send Ann.
I've forgotten my account number.
I've forgotten about my duties because of you only...
I've forgotten almost everyone, Clark.
I've forgotten her real name.
I've forgotten to empty my bag.
Don't think this means I've forgotten about the cake.

Alternatives:

I can't remember
I've misplaced
I've failed to recall
I've neglected to mention
I've overlooked

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