Brought is the past tense and past participle form of the irregular verb bring in English.
Usage of Brought
Brought means that someone carried or moved something to a place or person in the past.
Examples:
- Yesterday, I brought my lunch to work.
- She brought her friend to the party.
- They have brought new ideas to the meeting.
Forming Perfect Tenses
| Tense | Example |
|---|---|
| Present Perfect | I have brought the documents. |
| Past Perfect | She had brought her passport. |
| Future Perfect | By tomorrow, they will have brought the equipment. |
Common Expressions with Brought
| Expression | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| brought up | mentioned or introduced a topic | He brought up the issue during the meeting. |
| brought about | caused something to happen | The new law brought about many changes. |
| brought back | caused a memory or feeling to return | This song brought back old memories. |
Practice Sentences
| Sentence | Explanation |
|---|---|
| I brought my own snacks. | Past simple, completed action. |
| She has brought all the materials. | Present perfect, action relevant now. |
| They had brought their tickets early. | Past perfect, action before another past event. |
By using brought correctly, you can describe past actions involving carrying or moving things.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
