the way you thought i was vs the way you thought i am

Both phrases are grammatically correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'The way you thought I was' is used when referring to a past perception or belief, while 'the way you thought I am' is used when talking about a current perception or belief.

Last updated: March 19, 2024

the way you thought i was

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a past perception or belief.

This phrase is used to talk about how someone perceived or believed you were in the past.

Examples:

I can't believe the way you thought I was back then.
She never understood the way you thought I was.
He finally realized the way you thought I was all those years ago.

Alternatives:

the way you thought I used to be
the way you thought I acted
the way you perceived me in the past
the way you believed I was before
the way you imagined me to be in the past

the way you thought i am

This phrase is correct and commonly used when talking about a current perception or belief.

This phrase is used to talk about how someone perceives or believes you are currently.

Examples:

I don't think you understand the way you thought I am now.
She needs to realize the way you thought I am at the moment.
He is mistaken about the way you thought I am currently.

Alternatives:

the way you think I am
the way you perceive me now
the way you believe I am currently
the way you see me at present
the way you imagine me to be now

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the way you thought i was vs the way you thought i am