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I forgot to bring vs I forgot bringing

Both phrases are correct, but the first is more common. 'I forgot to bring' is used when you realize you didn't bring something with you, while 'I forgot bringing' is used when you forget something about the act of bringing. They are not interchangeable.
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Last updated: August 23, 2024

I forgot to bring

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you realize you didn't bring something with you. It indicates that you forgot to do the action of bringing something.

Alternatives:

  • I forgot to bring my umbrella.
  • She forgot to bring her phone.

I forgot bringing

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you forget the act of bringing something. It emphasizes the action of bringing rather than the absence of the item.

Alternatives:

  • I forgot bringing my keys to the party.
  • He forgot bringing his homework to school.

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