Brought or Bringed
Which Spelling is Correct?
Understanding the correct spelling of "Brought" and "Bringed". This is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "bring."
❌ Bringed
This spelling is incorrect. "Bringed" is a misspelling of the word "brought."
Incorrect Examples:
- • I bringed the book to class
- • She bringed her friend to the party
- • They bringed the food yesterday
✅ Brought
This is the correct spelling. "Brought" is the proper English spelling.
Correct Examples:
- • I brought the book to class
- • She brought her friend to the party
- • They brought the food yesterday
Definition of Brought
Brought (verb): Past tense and past participle of "bring" - to carry, convey, or take something or someone to a place.
Brought (verb): To cause something to happen or exist; to produce or result in.
Brought (verb): To cause someone to come to a particular state or condition.
Used to indicate that someone or something was carried, conveyed, or taken to a place in the past.
Synonyms for Brought
- • Carried
- • Conveyed
- • Delivered
- • Transported
- • Fetched
- • Retrieved
- • Escorted
- • Accompanied
Notes:
- • "Brought" is the irregular past tense and past participle of "bring"
- • The word comes from Old English "brōhte" (past tense of "bringan")
- • The pronunciation is /brɔːt/ (brawt)
- • "Bringed" is a common misspelling but is never correct
- • "Bring" is an irregular verb: bring → brought → brought
- • This follows the same pattern as other irregular verbs like "think" → "thought"
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why do people spell it "bringed"?
A: This misspelling occurs because people try to apply the regular verb pattern (add "-ed") to "bring," but "bring" is an irregular verb that doesn't follow this rule.
Q: Is "bringed" ever acceptable?
A: No, "bringed" is always incorrect. Always use "brought" in all contexts.
Q: What's the difference between "brought" and "bring"?
A: "Bring" is the base form (present tense), while "brought" is the past tense and past participle form of the same verb.
Q: How do I remember the correct spelling?
A: Remember that "bring" is an irregular verb like "think" → "thought." The past tense is "brought," not "bringed."
Summary
Brought is the correct spelling of this word. The incorrect spelling "bringed" should never be used.
Remember: Bring is an irregular verb (bring → brought → brought). The past tense is "brought," not "bringed," just like "think" → "thought."