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I forgot to vs I forget to

Both "I forgot to" and "I forget to" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I forgot to" is used when referring to something that was not done in the past, while "I forget to" is used when talking about a recurring action or habit.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 1052 views

I forgot to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to something that was not done in the past.

This phrase is used to talk about something that was supposed to be done in the past but was not completed. It indicates a past action that was forgotten.

Examples:

I forgot to call my mom yesterday.
She forgot to lock the door before leaving the house.
He forgot to bring his umbrella, and now it's raining.
They forgot to buy milk at the store.
We forgot to turn off the lights before going to bed.

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I forgot to give Santa a tail-hole.
I forgot to give grandpa his birthday crown.
I forgot to refill the propane tank.
I forgot to warn you about that trick drawer.
I forgot to run a conflict check.
I forgot to watch my show.
I forgot to get an answer on something time-sensitive.
I forgot to include bioethanol and biodiesel.
I forgot to lock the drawer.
I forgot to pack Mommy's picture.
I forgot to find out something about the players.
I forgot to ask you the other day.
I forgot to give you this back.
I forgot to check today, Debs.
I forgot to pay my rent.
I forgot to show you the new pricing chart.
I forgot to pick up our check.
I forgot to book a sitter.
Sorry. I forgot to telephone ahead about my extra guests.
Cleveland, I forgot to ask...

Alternatives:

I failed to
I neglected to
I omitted to

I forget to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when talking about a recurring action or habit.

This phrase is used to express a recurring action or habit that is often forgotten. It indicates a general tendency to forget to do something.

Examples:

I forget to water the plants every week.
She forgets to take her keys with her when she leaves the house.
He forgets to check his email regularly.
They forget to lock the back door sometimes.
We forget to feed the cat in the morning.

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You get the tickets, I forget to change up.
I forget to say an advantage.
Did I forget to mention earlier when we were talking About my birth mother, The one that gave me up?
Did I forget to fill out some paperwork?
Did I forget to uninvite you?
Did I forget to iron your clothes?
Did I forget to sign a check?
Did I forget to pay the tuition fee?
I forget to fill something out?
Did I forget to uninvite you?
Did I forget to tip the bartender?
Did I forget to get you a wedding gift?
Did I forget to rinse out my coffee cup?
Did I forget to do the washing up...?
The very thought of you And I forget to do The little ordinary things
And did I forget to mention the part where you stole the painting?
Did I forget to mention that backwoods wolves don't trust wolves from city packs?
Sometimes I forget to swipe my card.
Sometimes I forget to eat when I get busy.
Sometimes I forget to factor in the Asian.

Alternatives:

I often forget to
I frequently forget to
I sometimes forget to

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