What's the Difference Between 'Bought' and 'Brought'?
In this blog post we look at when to use bought and when to use brought.
'Bought' or 'Brought'?
Brought and bought are both past tense forms of the verb "to bring" and "to buy," respectively.
"Brought" is the past tense of "to bring," which means to carry, convey, or lead someone or something from one place to another.
"Bought" is the past tense of "to buy," which means to obtain something by paying money for it.
Remember, "brought" is used when something is carried or conveyed from one place to another, while "bought" is used when something is obtained through payment.
Here are some examples to help illustrate the difference:
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I brought my laptop to the coffee shop to work on my project. (I carried or conveyed my laptop from one place to another.)
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I bought a coffee at the counter before sitting down to work on my laptop. (I paid money for the coffee.)
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She brought a cake for the office party. (She carried or conveyed the cake from one place to another.)
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She bought the ingredients for the cake at the grocery store. (She paid money for the ingredients.)
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They brought their hiking gear on the trip. (They carried or conveyed their gear from one place to another.)
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They bought tickets to the national park. (They paid money for the tickets.)
Examples of Bought in a Sentence
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I bought a new car last week and I'm so excited to drive it.
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She bought a dress for the party and can't wait to show it off.
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They bought tickets to the concert months ago and are counting down the days until the show.
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He bought a house in the suburbs and is looking forward to moving in.
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She bought a gift for her friend's birthday and is keeping it a secret until the party.
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I bought a new phone because my old one was starting to break.
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She bought a ticket to the museum and spent the afternoon exploring.
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They bought a new dining table to replace their old one.
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He bought a book on photography to improve his skills.
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She bought a dress online and was pleasantly surprised when it fit perfectly.
Examples of Brought in a Sentence
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I brought my laptop to the library to get some work done.
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She brought her umbrella because it was raining outside.
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They brought a picnic lunch to the park and enjoyed a leisurely afternoon.
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He brought his tennis racket to the court and played a few sets with his friends.
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She brought a cake for the office party and everyone enjoyed a slice.
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I brought some snacks on the road trip to keep us fueled up.
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She brought a book to read on the plane ride.
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They brought their hiking gear on the trip and spent the weekend exploring the trails.
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He brought his camera to capture the beautiful scenery on the hike.
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She brought a blanket to the beach and spent the day lounging in the sun.
