The verb to bring · Conjugation
Past Simple of bring
The answer: brought
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A finished action at a definite time in the past.
Quick answer
The Past Simple of the verb to bring is brought.
Example: She brought a cake to the party.
Full conjugation in the Past Simple
| Pronoun | Form |
|---|---|
| I | brought |
| You | brought |
| He / She / It | brought |
| We | brought |
| You (pl.) | brought |
| They | brought |
Common mistakes to avoid
1. Bringed ❌
Bring is an irregular verb. Its Past Simple is brought, never bringed.
2. I have bringed ❌
Like have → had, the Past Simple and the past participle are the same: brought. I brought a cake. I have brought a cake.
3. Saying the gh in brought ❌
In brought, you don't say the gh. Say /brɔːt/, like bought, thought and caught.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past tense of bring?+
The Past Simple of bring is brought (said /brɔːt/), the same for every person. The past participle is also brought.
Is it bring me a book or bring a book to me?+
Both are correct. Bring me a book, please. (bring + person + thing). Bring a book to me, please. (bring + thing + to + person).
Is it bring or take?+
Bring = towards the speaker. Take = away from the speaker. Bring your jacket to my party (it comes to me). Take your jacket (it goes with you).
Is it didn't bring or didn't brought?+
Say didn't bring: She didn't bring her notebook. After didn't, the verb goes back to its base form (bring, not brought).
How do you pronounce brought?+
Brought is said /brɔːt/, like bought, thought and fought. The gh is silent and ough sounds /ɔː/.
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