What's the Difference Between 'Dreamed' and 'Dreamt'?
In this blog post we look at when to use dreamed and when to use dreamt.
'Dreamed' or 'Dreamt'?
Dreamt and dreamed are both forms of the verb "dream," which means to have a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep.
Both dreamt and dreamed are correct, but they are used in different contexts.
Dreamt is the past tense and past participle of the verb dream. It is used to describe something that happened in the past.
Dreamed is also the past tense and past participle of the verb dream. It is used in the same way as dreamt, to describe something that happened in the past.
It is more common in American English, while dreamt is more common in British English.
Both dreamt and dreamed are correct and can be used interchangeably, but dreamt is more commonly used in British English, while dreamed is more commonly used in American English.
Here are some examples of how dreamt can be used:
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She dreamt about flying last night. (past tense; more common in British English)
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He had dreamt of traveling the world for years before he finally saved up enough money to do it. (past participle; more common in British English)
Here are some examples of how dreamed can be used:
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She dreamed about flying last night. (past tense; more common in American English)
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He had dreamed of traveling the world for years before he finally saved up enough money to do it. (past participle; more common in American English)
Examples of Dreamed in a Sentence
Here are 10 example sentences using the word dreamed:
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She dreamed about flying last night.
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He had dreamed of traveling the world for years before he finally saved up enough money to do it.
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I dreamed that I was on a beautiful beach.
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She dreamed of becoming a famous singer.
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He dreamed about his wedding day for years before it finally happened.
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I dreamed that I won the lottery.
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She dreamed of a future with him.
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He dreamed about playing professional sports.
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I dreamed that I was back in college.
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She dreamed of owning her own business.
Examples of Dreamt in a Sentence
Here are 10 example sentences using the word dreamt:
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She dreamt about flying last night.
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He had dreamt of traveling the world for years before he finally saved up enough money to do it.
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I dreamt that I was on a beautiful beach.
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She dreamt of becoming a famous singer.
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He dreamt about his wedding day for years before it finally happened.
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I dreamt that I won the lottery.
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She dreamt of a future with him.
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He dreamt about playing professional sports.
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I dreamt that I was back in college.
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She dreamt of owning her own business.
