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made more sense vs make more sense

Both phrases are correct, but they're used in different contexts. 'Made more sense' is past tense and refers to something that already happened. 'Make more sense' is present tense and talks about something currently making sense or being logical.
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made more sense

This phrase is correct and is used when referring to something that already happened.

This phrase is in the past tense and is used to indicate that something was more logical or understandable in the past.

Examples:

  • Your explanation made more sense after I thought about it.
  • Her decision made more sense once we understood her reasoning.
  • Oct 31, 2024 ... ... made more sense to me for a vampire team, no idea why ppl were so horny for a man thing Agreed that Morbius would've been ideal. Agatha ...
  • Apr 21, 2020 ... What villain made more sense than the super hero? All related (40) ... Which villain made more sense, Thanos or General Zod? Actually ...
  • Aug 2, 2024 ... ... , sequals and prequals but i just think a show would have made more sense. Okay rant over. Bye. Upvote 52. Downvote 40 Go to comments
  • Jul 26, 2024 ... This made more sense in my head…help us settle this debate in the comments Washington! Time to break out your jorts, shorts, and skorts.
  • Jan 11, 2022 ... I read the books and shipped Harry and Hermione. They just made more sense to me, I guess. People always say Harry is stupid but I always ...
  • Jan 21, 2024 ... sofiahapp on January 21, 2024: "Nothing's ever made more sense—one year with my bff ❤️‍ ❤️‍ ❤️‍ ".
  • Oct 5, 2021 ... Old men made more sense than young boys. Thread starter Kentucky Derby Cavalier. Start date Oct 4, 2021 · 1 · 2 · Next. 1 of 2. Go to page. Go.
  • Nov 28, 2023 ... 15K likes, 9 comments - mafureid on November 28, 2023: "this made more sense on Twitter but thank you all so much for the love on my Wallace ...
  • May 31, 2019 ... Maybe it made more sense for a different generation but I didn't find anything impressive about the writing or the story itself. The last ...
  • Oct 14, 2013 ... Well, this whole thing has never made more sense to me than it does today. party down early years season three s3 wrap party touchy drunk hugs!

Alternatives:

  • had made more sense
  • was making more sense
  • had been making more sense
  • had seemed more sensible
  • had appeared more logical

make more sense

This phrase is correct and is used in the present tense to indicate that something is currently more logical or understandable.

This phrase is in the present tense and is used to express that something is currently more logical or understandable.

Examples:

  • Your explanation doesn't make more sense than the original one.
  • It would make more sense to take the train instead of driving.
  • Sep 17, 2024 ... I specifically play offline - does it make more sense for me to just play Legacy then? When the new cycle starts, it will feel like I've ...
  • Make More Sense. Home / Talks / Make More Sense. The following keynote was written for World Information Architecture Day Pittsburgh 2021. It was recorded in ...
  • Jan 11, 2022 ... The characters in the books are more fully developed, so the relationships as written make more sense. And The Beast in Harry's Chest isn't ...
  • Feb 23, 2024 ... E-luminations: An AAC User Shares How Her Device Makes 'Language Make More Sense' ... My name is Catlaina Vrana. I have autism spectrum disorder ( ...
  • Aug 4, 2023 ... ... make more sense than you". “These teens make more sense than you.” is correct. You make an s after “make” when you are saying a single noun ...
  • Oct 16, 2014 ... Low-volume, recumbent-only PD (LVRO PD), a technique used to allow PD to continue after surgery, may make more sense for new, elderly PD starts while they are ...
  • Mar 28, 2020 ... ... make more sense than that of heroes . For example . The Joker. in our childhood we watched him as the enemy of our hero The Batman but ...
  • Oct 8, 2020 ... exs make more sense? Chat / Discussions · configuration, releases · RudManusachi October 8, 2020, 1:51am 1. What configs will make sense to put ...
  • Apr 6, 2018 ... Personal preference aside, does it make more sense to drive on the left or the right side of the road? Or are they equal?
  • Mar 6, 2019 ... Wouldn't it make more sense if all sliders were less flat? By sheeks, March 6, 2019 in Gear and Rigging. Reply to this topic; Start new topic.

Alternatives:

  • seems more sensible
  • appears more logical
  • is more understandable
  • is more logical
  • is more coherent

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