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i thought vs I think

Both 'I thought' and 'I think' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'I thought' is used to express a past belief or opinion, while 'I think' is used to express a current belief or opinion.

Last updated: March 28, 2024 • 844 views

i thought

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a past belief or opinion.

'I thought' is used to express what someone believed or considered in the past. It indicates a change in belief or opinion.

Examples:

  • I thought you were coming tomorrow.
  • I thought it was a good idea at the time.
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  • May 24, 2014 ... Steve Angello did this with Knas if you didn't know. I thought it was really interesting. The whole melody of that song was from a sample pack.
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  • Jul 14, 2024 ... Thoughts on when I thought of you. I've seen a lot of people rank it low but no one explain their feelings towards it so i wanna talk about ...
  • Only Once I Thought About Suicide. 15 Jan 2016. Reginald Dwayne Betts. I. Every prison and jail in Virginia has a series of cells used for solitary ...
  • Aug 6, 2024 ... I thought I had cancelled my subscription, but I still got charged. I'm so frustrated there is no way to talk to someone. I cancelled my ...
  • Feb 19, 2024 ... Just played Halo 4 MCC for the first time today but, even before I started playing, I already knew the infamous "I thought you'd be taller" ...
  • 9087 Followers, 2803 Following, 3197 Posts - Anne | I Thought I Knew How (@ithoughtiknewhow) on Instagram: "Wool advocate, yarn lover, knitting podcaster, ...

Alternatives:

  • I believed
  • I assumed
  • I was under the impression

I think

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a current belief or opinion.

'I think' is used to express what someone currently believes or considers. It indicates a present belief or opinion.

Examples:

  • I think we should go to the beach today.
  • I think she is right about the situation.
  • I think united Artists was fascinated.
  • I think you're neglecting My martial arts training.
  • I think Jack's targeting Suvarov.
  • I think you're an incredible genius.
  • I think Ten Style Fist can defeat...
  • I think all priests have some point.
  • I think our facts are wrong.
  • I think my portrayal is generally fairly accurate.
  • I think your team has great potential.
  • I think people in sensitive positions should go first.
  • I think Damodar penetrated my vision spell.
  • I think with Girlschool, we earn respect.
  • I think the advantage here is...
  • I think my dad is attempting crepes.
  • I think our relationship just ended.
  • I think someone's talking graduation gift.
  • I think just horned animals are cold-hearted.
  • I think Beaumont was honoring Huntz.
  • I think Pinocchio needs his nose clipped.
  • I think you're mistaking business with pleasure.

Alternatives:

  • In my opinion
  • I believe
  • It seems to me

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