Irregular verb
The verb to dream
dream → dreamed/dreamt → dreamed/dreamt
B1Meaning: to see pictures while you sleep; to wish for something · Type: irregular · Frequency: Top 100 English verbs
Key points to remember
- Present Simple:
I/you/we/they dream·he/she/it dreams - Past Simple:
dreamed(US) ordreamt(UK, /dremt/) - Past participle:
dreamedordreamt - -ing form:
dreaming
Conjugation of the verb to dream
Present Simple
| I | dream |
| You | dream |
| He / She / It | dreams |
| We | dream |
| You (pl.) | dream |
| They | dream |
Past Simple
| I | dreamed / dreamt |
| You | dreamed / dreamt |
| He / She / It | dreamed / dreamt |
| We | dreamed / dreamt |
| You (pl.) | dreamed / dreamt |
| They | dreamed / dreamt |
All the forms of the verb to dream
Present Simple
Full pagedream / dreams
“I dream every night.”
See the pagePresent Continuous
Full pageam / is / are dreaming
“I am dreaming about the holidays right now.”
See the pagePast Simple
Full pagedreamed (US) / dreamt (UK)
“I dreamt about you last night.”
See the pagePast Continuous
Full pagewas / were dreaming
“I was dreaming about the holidays when the phone rang.”
See the pagePresent Perfect
Full pagehave / has dreamed
“I have already dreamed about the holidays.”
See the pagePast Perfect
Full pagehad dreamed
“She had already dreamed about the holidays when I arrived.”
See the pageFuture Simple
Full pagewill dream
“I will dream about the holidays tomorrow.”
See the pageGoing to Future
Full pageam / is / are going to dream
“I'm going to dream about the holidays this weekend.”
See the pageConditional (would)
Full pagewould dream
“I would dream about the holidays if I had time.”
See the pageHow to use to dream
1. Dreaming while you sleep
- I dreamt about you.
2. Dreaming of an ambition
- I dream of being a pilot.
3. Idioms
In your dreams! means that will never happen.
- In your dreams!
A common mistake
1. I dreamt with you last night ❌
After dream, use about (or of), never with: I dreamt about you last night. To talk about one dream, use have: I had a strange dream last night.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past simple of dream?+
There are two forms: dreamed (regular, mostly US) and dreamt (irregular, said /dremt/, mostly UK). Both are correct. Other verbs have the same two forms: burned / burnt, learned / learnt.
Is it dream of or dream about?+
Use dream of for a wish or an ambition: I dream of being a pilot. Use dream about for what you see in a dream at night: I dreamt about my grandma.
What does a dream come true mean?+
A dream come true is something you wanted very much, and now it is real. Meeting my favourite singer was a dream come true. It is a very common expression.
What does sweet dreams mean?+
Sweet dreams! means I hope you have nice dreams. People say it at bedtime, like Good night!
What does in your dreams mean?+
In your dreams! means that will never happen. It is a funny or slightly rude way to say no. Can I have your bike? In your dreams!
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