I thought he could be busy vs i think he could be busy

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'I thought he could be busy' implies that in the past, you believed he might be busy. 'I think he could be busy' suggests your current belief that he might be busy. The choice between the two depends on whether you are referring to a past or present belief.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 1043 views

I thought he could be busy

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a past belief about someone's busyness.

This phrase is used to convey that in the past, you believed someone might be busy. It indicates a past thought or assumption.

Examples:

I thought he could be busy yesterday, so I didn't call him.
She thought he could be busy with work last week.
They thought he could be busy with his family during the holidays.

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Alternatives:

I believed he could be busy
I assumed he could be busy
I suspected he could be busy

i think he could be busy

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a current belief about someone's busyness.

This phrase is used to convey your current belief or assumption that someone might be busy. It indicates a present thought or assumption.

Examples:

I think he could be busy right now, so I'll try calling him later.
She thinks he could be busy with a project at the moment.
They think he could be busy with other commitments today.

Alternatives:

I believe he could be busy
I assume he could be busy
I suspect he could be busy

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I thought he could be busy vs i think he could be busy