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Prple Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

I forgot / I have forgotten

Can I say: "I forgot about writing you back" or is it better to say: "I have forgotten to write you back"?
  

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Prple Can I say "I forgot about writing you back"? Yes, but I wouldn't. Prple Or is it better to say "I have forgotten to write you back"?

  • Prple Can I say "I forgot about writing you back"?
  • Yes, but I wouldn't.
  • Prple Or is it better to say "I have forgotten to write you back"?
  • To my ear, yes, worlds better.
  • Another option is I forgot to write you back.
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PrpleCan I say "I forgot about writing you back"?
Yes, but I wouldn't.
PrpleOr is it better to say "I have forgotten to write you back"?
To my ear, yes, worlds better. Another option is I forgot to write you back.
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Depends.

"I have forgotten to write you back." is correct, but is very formal. If you are talking to your friend, or a family member, or just someone you are closer to, do not use this. It's more appropriate to use something like, "I forgot to write you back."

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