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i thought it could be true. vs i think it can be true.

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different tenses. 'I thought it could be true' is in the past tense, indicating a past belief or consideration. 'I think it can be true' is in the present tense, expressing a current belief or consideration. The choice between them depends on whether you are referring to a past or present perspective.

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i thought it could be true.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a past belief or consideration.

This phrase is used to convey that in the past, you believed or considered something to be true.
  • Nov 21, 2014 ... I thought, it could be true, we are constantly looking for something and sometimes we do not even know what it is but the feeling of freedom ...
  • I thought it could be true, because I never see that dog before when I walk my dogs outside every day. What will I do with the dog if nobody ...
  • ... the movie developed I became very curious of Luke's whereabouts and before we even saw the mellenium Falcon exit hyperspace I thought it could be true.
  • Jun 27, 2013 ... In my heart I thought it could be true. She just may be getting bored with guiding or something. I would joke around, thinking in my mind she is ...

Alternatives:

  • I used to think it could be true.
  • I believed it could be true.
  • I thought it was true.

i think it can be true.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a current belief or consideration.

This phrase is used to convey that currently, you believe or consider something to be true.
  • Oct 30, 2015 ... I've always admired the saying, “You don't know what you've got till it's gone,” because I think it can be true in every walk of life. I think it speaks ...
  • Dec 29, 2015 ... The whole “new year, new me” thing can be somewhat cliche, but I think it can be true. There's nothing wrong with setting goals and working ...
  • Oct 8, 2014 ... “I don't know if it's all historically accurate, but I think it can be true in another way. You know, like poetry; it can still be true even if it's not ...
  • Nov 5, 2015 ... I was taken by his thought-provoking statement and on some level, I think it can be true. On another, deeper level, the mix of dating and ...

Alternatives:

  • I believe it can be true.
  • I think it is true.
  • I consider it to be true.

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