The verb to weave · Conjugation
Past Simple of weave
The answer: wove
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A finished action at a definite time in the past.
Quick answer
The Past Simple of the verb to weave is wove.
Example: She wove a beautiful rug.
Full conjugation in the Past Simple
| Pronoun | Form |
|---|---|
| I | wove |
| You | wove |
| He / She / It | wove |
| We | wove |
| You (pl.) | wove |
| They | wove |
Common mistakes to avoid
1. Weave → wove → woven
Three different forms, a bit like drive → drove → driven. For making cloth, never weaved.
2. Weave through is regular
When it means to move in and out through traffic or a crowd, weaved is correct: He weaved through the crowd.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past tense of weave?+
The Past Simple of weave is wove. The past participle is woven. Weave → wove → woven.
Is it wove or weaved?+
It depends on the meaning. For making cloth, say wove. For moving in and out between cars or people, weaved is also correct: He weaved through the traffic.
What is a weaver?+
A weaver is a person who weaves cloth.
What does woven mean?+
Woven (adjective) means made by crossing threads, or thin pieces of wood or grass. A woven basket. Hand-woven means woven by hand.
What does a spider weave?+
A spider weaves a web: Spiders weave webs. The web was woven overnight.
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