brought
English
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /bɹɔːt/
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /bɹɔt/
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "cot-caught" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /bɹɑt/
Audio (US-merged): (file) Audio (UK): (file) - Rhymes: -ɔːt
Verb
brought
- simple past and past participle of bring
Usage notes
It is common to hear native English speakers (particularly in Australia, New Zealand and Britain) using "brought" when meaning "bought" (and vice versa) despite the fact that the two words mean different things [1][2]. Sometimes this mistake makes its way into print[3].