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i forgot to bring vs Ive forgotten to bring

Both phrases are correct, but they are written in different tenses. 'I forgot to bring' is in the simple past tense and is commonly used in everyday conversation. 'I've forgotten to bring' is in the present perfect tense and is used when the action of forgetting has relevance in the present moment.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in everyday conversation.

"i forgot to bring"

This phrase is in the simple past tense and is used to express that you forgot to bring something in the past.
  • Oct 27, 2022 ... I brought houndmaster, occultist, leper, and hellion into the weald on a long dungeon run. I forgot to bring torches! It was a low level run.
  • Sep 22, 2016 ... I forgot to bring my resume to an interview. Should I go without it? All related (45).
  • Aug 24, 2023 ... ... i forgot to bring my tent. i looked inside of the tent bag, and the rain fly was there, but not tent. Luckily it was not snowing out that ...
  • Jul 28, 2008 ... This article is more than 5 years old. Information may no longer be current. 'I'm sorry, I forgot to bring in my blood sugars!'
  • Oct 10, 2015 ... I forgot to bring the wedding present to the wedding! I forgot to bring the wedding present to the wedding! Post content has been hidden. To ...
  • Oct 14, 2024 ... I forgot to bring my colored pencils to figure drawing yesterday! I always use colored pencils. Luckily I had a ballpoint pen in my fanny ...
  • Apr 22, 2021 ... What do I do if I forgot to bring my eggs to room temperature? A lot of baking recipes say to bring your eggs to room temperature. But why? Why ...
  • Oct 14, 2023 ... 190 likes, 9 comments - seantillius on October 14, 2023: "I FORGOT TO BRING A BOOK —————————————————— ‌ #theatre #twodoeshay #offbroadway ...
  • Jan 19, 2018 ... Funny story. I forgot to bring a coat to work last night. And I was freezing. So I had to borrow this vintage 20 year old Channel 13 jacket.
  • Oct 26, 2013 ... I realize I didn't bring it and I don't have it, so I say "Sorry sir, I forgot to bring my notebook." I think that's the correct, idiomatic ...

Alternatives:

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

This phrase is correct and is used in the present perfect tense when the action of forgetting has relevance to the present moment.

"Ive forgotten to bring"

This phrase is in the present perfect tense and is used to express that you have forgotten to bring something, with the implication that it is still relevant.
  • Aug 27, 2024 ... Additionally, if you feel like ive forgotten to bring something up, just give the community advice on what I missed, and try to explain it ...
  • Jan 9, 2020 ... ... Ive forgotten to bring my sack. Ill need to go back to the other bank and 30 get it. All right, said the beaver, and swam back. He was ...
  • Aug 17, 2019 ... You just reminded me i forgot to pack a towel in my gym bag for tomorrow. Ive forgotten to bring a towel before and it was soooo not fun.
  • Feb 23, 2012 ... please tell me the list of what ive forgotten to bring.. 1]...door 2] ?? Um, i will try and remember too! 0. Davesnave Posts ...
  • Dec 4, 2019 ... Ive forgotten to bring my order form in Will you be having turkey crowns in stock too or just pre ordered please? 5 yrs. Mick Gannon. Where ...
  • Ive forgotten to bring Sarahs notebook to college. 4. You have two minutes to list as many words as you can that use an apostrophe. Ready? Go! Review and ...
  • May 31, 2021 ... ... ive forgotten to bring my own bags more times than I care to remember so I end up putting my groceries into my car exactly like you did. 3 ...
  • Dec 31, 2008 ... ... Ive forgotten to bring my camera! You should have seen HOW MUCH durianssss and Chicken Salaisss + Seafoods (love the prawns masak asam pedas) ...
  • Ive forgotten to bring my. for band practice. more. my special teddy. A nd. important ,. far. Ive left. at home. (I dont tell. Derek because we agreed that ...

Alternatives:

  • I've forgotten to bring my keys.
  • She's forgotten to bring the documents.

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