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I had a feeling vs I was feeling

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I had a feeling' is used to express a past experience or intuition, while 'I was feeling' is used to describe a state of emotion or physical sensation in the past.

Last updated: March 19, 2024 • 1204 views

I had a feeling

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a past experience or intuition.

This phrase is used to talk about a feeling or intuition that you experienced in the past. It indicates that the feeling occurred at a specific point in the past.

Examples:

  • I had a feeling that something was wrong.
  • She had a feeling that she would win the competition.
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Alternatives:

  • I felt like
  • I sensed that
  • I suspected that

I was feeling

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe a state of emotion or physical sensation in the past.

This phrase is used to describe a state of emotion or physical sensation that you were experiencing in the past. It indicates the ongoing nature of the feeling.

Examples:

  • I was feeling sad after the news.
  • She was feeling tired all day.
  • I was feeling insecure. You might not love me anymore. I was shivering inside. I was shivering inside. Oh I didn't mean to hurt you. I'm sorry that I made you cry
  • I hated how I was feeling I have realised that I am not the only one who has been through a lot. It is such a great feeling, to know that I have accomplished a lot, ...
  • I was feeling insecure. You might not love me anymore. I was shivering inside. I was shivering inside. Oh I didn't mean to hurt you. I'm sorry that I made you cry
  • I was feeling tired last night, so I went to bed ______ usual. 2. I'd like to have a ______ car. The one I've got keeps breaking down. 3. Unfortunately her illness ...

Alternatives:

  • I felt
  • I was experiencing
  • I was going through

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