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i thought vs I thought that

Both 'i thought' and 'i thought that' are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I thought' is often used when expressing a sudden realization or a change in one's opinion, while 'I thought that' is used when introducing a clause or providing more information about what was thought.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 6788 views

i thought

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express a sudden realization or a change in opinion. It is often followed by a statement or explanation.

Examples:

  • I thought I had lost my keys, but then I found them in my bag.
  • I thought you were coming tomorrow, not today.
  • I thought she was joking, but she was serious.
  • I thought the movie was boring, but it turned out to be really good.
  • I thought I was prepared, but I forgot my notes.
  • Apr 10, 2019 ... ... I thought we'd finished I thought I was to blame. Emma Frank - I Thought (Official Music Video). 38K views · 5 years ago ...more ...
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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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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 thought that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to introduce a clause or provide more information about what was thought. It is often followed by a complete sentence or explanation.

Examples:

  • I thought that you were coming tomorrow, not today.
  • I thought that she was joking, but she was serious.
  • I thought that the movie was boring, but it turned out to be really good.
  • I thought that I was prepared, but I forgot my notes.
  • I thought that it was going to rain, but the sun came out.
  • 2 days ago ... I thought that text would be just as sharp on the RMPP as on the RM2 (with 229 ppi vs 226 ppi). But in reality it's significantly worse and ...
  • Staff Favorites: I Thought That Guy Looked Familiar. December 14, 2020. By Liz Daly, Community Relations Manager. El Greco's St. Jerome. Every time I see El ...
  • Nov 15, 2023 ... Does anyone know the sample used in I THOUGHT THAT I NEEDED YOU. QUESTION. Does anyone know the sample? Goes so hard. Upvote 7. Downvote
  • Sep 26, 2024 ... 6 months ago I thought that SEO's would be the best people to help gain visibility in Gen AI search, then I saw this SERP and thought...not ...
  • Aug 8, 2023 ... I thought that by the time @taylorswift arrived in Los Angeles with the #ErasTour, I would have found a way to get tickets. My partner had ...
  • Sep 25, 2024 ... CAREER UPDATE: Well, I thought that it would be 10 years(AT LEAST) before I made this post. But, God had other plans .
  • Jan 5, 2022 ... I thought that Jan. 6 would prompt a Republican rethink. I was wrong. 1093. Security forces draw their guns as rioters loyal to President ...
  • 2 days ago ... So I thought that I was finally done but I think he's missing something ‍
  • Jul 15, 2024 ... i thought that i'd know by now, my debut album, out august 2. she's meaty, she's a rollercoaster, she's me and @thecontentgod 's sweet baby ...
  • I thought (that) meaning, definition, what is I thought (that): used when you are politely suggesting so...: Learn more.

Alternatives:

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

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