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"i had almost forgotten" or "i had almost forgot"?

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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.

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.
Both phrases are similar in meaning, but "I had almost forgotten" is the correct and 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.

Last Updated: March 15, 2024

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