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It was different than I thought. vs It was different than I had thought.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'It was different than I thought' is more commonly used in informal speech to express a general surprise or realization. 'It was different than I had thought' is used when referring to a specific past moment or expectation.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 764 views

It was different than I thought.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal speech to express a general surprise or realization.

This phrase is used to express a general surprise or realization about something that was not as expected.

Examples:

  • The movie was different than I thought.
  • The taste of the food was different than I thought.
  • The outcome of the game was different than I thought.
  • - He's different than I thought.
  • But it looks much different than I thought.
  • Well, sometimes when I get mad I find out it's about something different than what I thought.
  • - Go to a different thought.
  • I had a completely different thought.
  • I had a slightly different thought.
  • You'll find reality to be quite a bit different than you thought.
  • He's a little different from what I thought.
  • Now, a completely different thought.
  • I realized all the people are different and we all have different thoughts.
  • I thought Travis was different than the other guys.
  • Now, a completely different thought. I'm always imagining myself in different situations. I'm imagining myself as a machine.
  • Sometimes, it's just for a different one than you thought.
  • You're different than I thought you'd be.
  • She's completely different than I thought she was.
  • You're so different than I thought you were.
  • Having a real dog's a lot different than I thought it would be.
  • I meant, he's different than I thought he would be.
  • I got to tell you, this is going a lot different than I thought it would.
  • Dear Evelyn... it's different than I thought it would be here.

Alternatives:

  • it was different from what I thought.
  • it was not what I thought.
  • it was not as I thought.
  • it was different from my expectations.
  • it was different from what I had in mind.

It was different than I had thought.

This phrase is correct and is used when referring to a specific past moment or expectation.

This phrase is used when referring to a specific past moment or expectation that was not as expected.

Examples:

  • The outcome was different than I had thought.
  • The result was different than I had thought.
  • The experience was different than I had thought.
  • - He's different than I thought.
  • But it looks much different than I thought.
  • I had a completely different thought.
  • I had a slightly different thought.
  • - Go to a different thought.
  • You'll find reality to be quite a bit different than you thought.
  • Now, a completely different thought.
  • I realized all the people are different and we all have different thoughts.
  • Well, sometimes when I get mad I find out it's about something different than what I thought.
  • Now, a completely different thought. I'm always imagining myself in different situations. I'm imagining myself as a machine.
  • He's a little different from what I thought.
  • Sometimes, it's just for a different one than you thought.
  • Then there is some deeper acquaintance than I had thought.
  • Look, I just realized that my feelings for Kristin are a little bit more complicated than I had thought.
  • I've been feeling lately I'm maybe more resilient than I had thought.
  • Ra I'm, you are much more amazing than I had thought.
  • Although she is a lot more fun than I had thought.
  • I hope that he will confirm this, because otherwise the value of the programme is less than I had thought.
  • I thought Travis was different than the other guys.
  • You must put your mind on different thoughts, captain.

Alternatives:

  • it was different from what I had thought.
  • it was not as I had thought.
  • it was different from my expectations at that time.
  • it was different from my previous understanding.
  • it was different from my initial impression.

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