Brought or Brought
Which Spelling is Correct? Understanding the correct spelling of "Brought" and "Brought". This is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "bring."
Brought
Incorrect spelling - This spelling is incorrect when used in the wrong context. "Brought" is the past tense of "bring."
"Brought" is a common misspelling of "Brought". Always use "Brought" when referring to the correct word.
Brought
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
This is the correct spelling when used properly. "Brought" is the proper English spelling.
Definition of Brought
"Brought": This is the correct spelling when used properly. "Brought" is the proper English spelling.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for Brought
- • Carried
- • Conveyed
- • Delivered
- • Transported
- • Fetched
- • Retrieved
- • Escorted
- • Accompanied
Usage Examples
"Correct:" I brought the book yesterday
"Correct:" She brought the food last week
"Correct:" They brought the supplies
"Incorrect:" I will brought the book tomorrow
"Incorrect:" She broughts the food every day
"Incorrect:" They are broughting the supplies
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)
- • "Brought" is used for both past tense and past participle
- • "Bring" is an irregular verb: bring → brought → brought
- • This follows the same pattern as other irregular verbs like "think" → "thought"
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When should I use "brought"?
A: Use "brought" for past tense and past participle forms of "bring." For example: "I brought the book" (past tense) or "I have brought the book" (past participle).
Q: What's the difference between "bring" and "brought"?
A: "Bring" is the base form (present tense), while "brought" is the past tense and past participle form of the same verb.
Q: Can I use "brought" in the future tense?
A: No, "brought" is only for past tense and past participle. For future tense, use "will bring" or "going to bring."
Q: How do I remember the correct usage?
A: Remember that "brought" is for past actions only. Think: "I bring" (present), "I brought" (past), "I have brought" (past participle).
Summary
Brought is the correct spelling of this word when used in the proper context (past tense and past participle). Remember: Bring is an irregular verb (bring → brought → brought). Use "brought" only for past actions, not for present or future tense.