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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 • 4528 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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