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 Usage)
This spelling is incorrect when used in the wrong context. "Brought" is the past tense of "bring."
Incorrect Examples:
- • I will brought the book tomorrow
- • She broughts the food every day
- • They are broughting the supplies
✅ Brought (Correct Usage)
This is the correct spelling when used properly. "Brought" is the proper English spelling.
Correct Examples:
- • I brought the book yesterday
- • She brought the food last week
- • They brought the supplies
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)
- • "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.