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my friend called you vs i think my friend called

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'My friend called you' indicates that the friend actually made a call to the person being addressed. 'I think my friend called' suggests that the speaker is not entirely sure if the friend made the call. The choice between the two depends on the level of certainty the speaker wants to convey.

Last updated: March 06, 2024

my friend called you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that the friend actually made a call to the person being addressed.

This phrase is used to directly state that the friend has made a call to the person being addressed.

Examples:

  • My friend called you to discuss the project.
  • Did my friend call you yesterday?
  • I heard my friend called you earlier.
  • My friend called you, right?
  • When did my friend call you?

Alternatives:

  • My friend has called you
  • My friend phoned you
  • My friend rang you
  • My friend gave you a call
  • My friend contacted you

i think my friend called

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express uncertainty about whether the friend made the call.

This phrase is used when the speaker is not entirely sure if the friend actually made the call.

Examples:

  • I think my friend called, but I'm not sure.
  • I think my friend called earlier today.
  • I think my friend called you yesterday.
  • I think my friend called, did they leave a message?
  • I think my friend called, can you check your missed calls?

Alternatives:

  • I believe my friend called
  • I suspect my friend called
  • I have a feeling my friend called
  • I'm under the impression my friend called
  • I reckon my friend called

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