# brought

/ˈbɹɔt/ (US) · /bɹˈɔːt/ (UK) · CEFR A1 · Verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/brought
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Definition

the past tense of 'bring'. You use it when you carried or moved something to the place where you are now.

For teachers: the past tense and past participle of 'bring'. Refers to the action of carrying, conveying, or causing someone or something to come along with oneself to a place.

## Examples

- She brought some snacks to the party.
- The heavy rain brought a sudden end to our picnic in the park.
- The witness brought several documents to the hearing to support her testimony, though the judge ultimately ruled that most of the evidence was inadmissible.

## Pitfalls

- Not "I have brung the books" but "I have brought the books" — Learners sometimes use the non-standard form 'brung' instead of the correct irregular form 'brought'.

## Usage notes

- The past tense and past participle of 'bring'. It is a transitive verb requiring a direct object.

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