“I think” vs “I thought”

Use “I think”

1) To agree on something at the present but not totally sure.

Example
Boyfriend: Do you love me?
Girlfriend: I think so.

2) To state an opinion or belief.

Example
“I think you are beautiful.”


Use “I thought”

1) To talk about what you were thinking in the past.

Example
“When I was teaching in high school, I thought of making this blog.”

2) To state a belief you no longer believe in or opinion you no longer have.

Example
Wife: Am I beautiful?
Husband: I thought you were.

3) To confirm something you believed it was and is now a known fact.

Example
Girlfriend: I admit you are not my first boyfriend.
Boy: I thought so. But I still love you no matter what.

 

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