Brought or Brung
Correct past tense “Brought” vs incorrect “Brung”.
Brung
Incorrect spelling - “Brung” is nonstandard English; incorrect.
"Brung" 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.
“Brought” is past tense of bring.
Definition of Brought
"Brought": “Brought” is past tense of bring.
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
Synonyms for Brought
- • carried
- • delivered
- • conveyed
Usage Examples
"Correct:" She brought her friend to the party.
"Correct:" He brought the documents.
"Correct:" They brought gifts for everyone.
"Correct:" I brought lunch today.
"Incorrect:" She brung her friend to the party.
"Incorrect:" He brung the documents.
"Incorrect:" They brung gifts for everyone.
"Incorrect:" I brung lunch today.
Notes:
- • Brought is standard past tense.
- • Brung is incorrect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Correct past tense?
A: Brought.
Q: Why not brung?
A: Nonstandard English.
Q: Meaning?
A: Past tense of bring.
Summary
“Brought” is correct; “Brung” is incorrect.