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Habibaelgindy Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

noticed vs realized

Conversation:

A: "Worth it" (song) is about a guy.
B: Yes, I realized that/I noticed that.

Do I say I realized that or I noticed that
  

Top answer

Either works. The difference is the seriousness of the point being understood. "I noticed" suggests recognition of a minor point.

— Doctor D

  • Either works.
  • The difference is the seriousness of the point being understood.
  • "I noticed" suggests recognition of a minor point.
  • "I realized" suggests recognition of a major point.
  • I noticed that the door was painted blue.
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Either works. The difference is the seriousness of the point being understood.
"I noticed" suggests recognition of a minor point.
"I realized" suggests recognition of a major point.

I noticed that the door was painted blue.
I realized that the truck was about to run me over.

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habibaelgindyYes, I realized realize that.
I would use the present tense. This is like "know". I know that. 'realize' is the result of a mental/logical deduction.
habibaelgindyYes, I noticed that.
'noticed' has to do with perceptions. This is like "saw". I saw that
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