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brought (noun)

The past tense and past participle form of 'bring', referring to the action of carrying, conveying, or causing something or someone to come to a specific place or state. It is primarily used to indicate movement toward the speaker or the center of attention in a past context.

💬 Example

"I brought some extra blankets because I thought it might get cold tonight."

💡 Memory Tip

Remember: 'Bring' has an 'R', so 'Brought' has an 'R'. 'Buy' does not have an 'R', so 'Bought' does not have an 'R'.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
carried transported delivered conveyed yielded
⚠️ Common Mistakes

I bought my homework to school. → I brought my homework to school.

He brang his lunch. → He brought his lunch.

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