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i realized that i forgot vs i realized that i had forgotten

Both phrases are correct; however, they're used in different contexts. 'I realized that I forgot' is used when the realization of forgetting something is happening in the present or very recently. On the other hand, 'I realized that I had forgotten' is when the realization of forgetting something occurred in the past, before another past event. The choice between the two phrases depends on the timing of the realization in relation to the events being described.
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i realized that i forgot

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when the realization of forgetting something is happening in the present or very recently.

This phrase is used when the realization of forgetting something is occurring at the moment of speaking or very close in time to the present. It indicates a recent realization of a forgotten action.

Examples:

  • I realized that I forgot to lock the door as I was leaving the house.
  • She suddenly realized that she forgot her keys on the kitchen counter.
  • He realized that he forgot to send the email just before the deadline.
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  • Jun 7, 2019 ... I realized that I forgot to pack other crucial items. In the end, I actually did manage to pack almost everything I needed plus a few bonus ...
  • Nov 1, 2011 ... Hey all, I have the latest release version of PM installed on my Mac Pro and when I went to ingest some images, I realized that I forgot to ...
  • Nov 6, 2016 ... I realized that I forgot to connect the MyBook & tried to do so today. I downloaded the software from the WD website & followed the instructions ...

Alternatives:

  • I just realized that I forgot
  • I've just realized that I forgot
  • I suddenly realized that I forgot
  • I've realized that I forgot
  • I've just realized I forgot

i realized that i had forgotten

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when the realization of forgetting something occurred in the past, before another past event.

This phrase is used when the realization of forgetting something happened in the past, before another past event. It indicates a realization of a forgotten action that occurred prior to a specific point in the past.

Examples:

  • She realized that she had forgotten her umbrella when it started raining.
  • I realized that I had forgotten to buy milk after I got home.
  • He suddenly realized that he had forgotten his wallet at the restaurant.
  • Sep 14, 2016 ... I realized [that] I had forgotten something. This is grammatically correct, and probably what you wanted to say. realized is in simple past, ...
  • Feb 13, 2018 ... For example, "By the time the game was about to start, I (realized that I) had forgotten to explain the rules." The forgetting takes place ...
  • May 23, 2024 ... I got in line (I was number four) and I realized that I had forgotten something in my car, so I asked this very nice man if he would hold my ...
  • Jan 20, 2023 ... Upon return, I realized that I had forgotten to change the time zone on my Nikon. Now I am stuck with hundreds of pictures where I can't ...
  • Aug 9, 2024 ... I realized that I had forgotten my origins and the sacrifices of those who helped me reach this position. I acknowledged that the money I ...
  • When I got up there I realized that I had forgotten to bring the kids' bands but I was assured that all of our bands would now work. So back to Room 4221 I ...
  • Sep 11, 2011 ... Unfortunately for me, I had the loaf in the oven when I looked over at the counter, and I realized that I had forgotten to put the eggs in the ...
  • Aug 15, 2019 ... As I entered the daycare, I realized that I had forgotten the code to sign her in for the day. When I write it, the forgetting looks small ...
  • ... I realized that I had forgotten my jacket and keys at the 16th hole. I walked back only to find that one of my buddies had grabbed them for me but they were ...
  • Mar 11, 2023 ... (Past) I realized that I had forgotten my passport. se16teddy. Senior Member. London but from Yorkshire. English - England. Mar 11 ...

Alternatives:

  • I just realized that I had forgotten
  • I've just realized that I had forgotten
  • I suddenly realized that I had forgotten
  • I've realized that I had forgotten
  • I've just realized I had forgotten

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