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i had almost forgotten vs i had almost forgot

Both of these phrases are similar in meaning, but "I had almost forgotten" is the correct, more commonly used construction in English. "Forgot" is the past simple form of the verb "forget," while "forgotten" is the past participle. In this context, the past participle "forgotten" is needed to form the past perfect tense correctly.
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i had almost forgotten

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is the correct form in the past perfect tense to indicate that something was nearly forgotten in the past.
  • Aug 20, 2014 ... - I had almost forgotten to do it but yesterday I remembered and started to do it. - Anything else? A · anthox. Senior Member. New Jersey, US.
  • Sep 19, 2024 ... I had almost forgotten about this wholesome exchange. Based Aisno. General.
  • Jul 30, 2018 ... Before you reminded me I had almost forgotten. Now, of course, I remember because you have reminded me.
  • Oct 23, 2024 ... I had almost forgotten that part. Screenshot. Love it. r/NoMansSkyTheGame - I had ...
  • I had almost forgotten about this. What a wonderful event to have been a part of! If you can watch it in landscape so you can see the magic!...
  • Sep 27, 2024 ... I had almost forgotten about this. What a wonderful event to have been a part of! If you can watch it in landscape so you can see the magic!
  • May 14, 2024 ... 33 likes, 4 comments - kstreetkate on May 14, 2024: "I had almost forgotten about this DC gem!!! @topofthegate Guest attended the @thewaca ...
  • Sep 27, 2024 ... I had almost forgotten about this. What a wonderful event to have been a part of! If you can watch it in landscape so you can see the magic!
  • Jun 8, 2016 ...I had almost forgotten what I used to look like when I was battling with my body and my own thoughts of self loathing. One of my dearest ...

Alternatives:

  • I had nearly forgotten
  • I almost forgot
  • I had nearly let slip from my memory
  • I had all but forgotten
  • I had come close to forgetting

i had almost forgot

This phrase is incorrect in standard English usage.

The correct past participle form of the verb "forget" is "forgotten" when used in the past perfect tense.
  • Jan 27, 2018 ... I had almost forgot that Queen Azshara, appeared in the flesh, during the Darkshore questline. Image · r/wow - I had almost forgot that Queen ...
  • Aug 30, 2021 ... Which one is grammatically correct: "I had almost forgot about it" or "I had almost forget about it"? Neither!! The correct ones would be. “I ...
  • May 13, 2023 ... Watched season 4 yesterday/today. I had almost forgot how much I love this couple. Genuine chemistry, intimacy and affection. I so love in any ...
  • Jun 13, 2019 ... ' I had almost forgot about it ' is the correct sentence because after helping verb 'had ' , there must be past participle form of the verb ' ...
  • Oct 30, 2023 ... It feels like I had almost forgot to wonder. Awe is not awe when it becomes familiar. An overcast day with "dramatic" weather at a harbour ...
  • Mar 27, 2023 ... ... I had almost forgot about taking these. Excited for more shoots outside once it warms up again! Photographer: @levikeplar #summerdays #model ...
  • Shakespeare — 'That truth should be silent I had almost forgot. (Enobarbus)'
  • Jul 28, 2016 ... ... I had almost forgot the close connection I had fostered as a young musician with the idea of 'singing'. But I have continued to foster this ...
  • Jul 2, 2012 ... I had almost forgot about that. What does it mean to me to pray only for God's will and not my own? How can I distinguish between God's will ...
  • Nov 1, 2010 ... I was cruising youtube today and came across the opening sequence of Dallas. I had almost forgot about the 806 tractor on there with the ...

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