Brung-Brought | Commonly Confused Words
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Brung vs. Brought

Brung

Incorrect past tense of bring, non-standard but colloquially used

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Brought

Past tense of 'bring', meaning to have taken or carried something to a place or person

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  • Brung is considered non-standard or dialectal; it's not used in formal writing.
  • Brought is the standard past tense of bring, commonly used in both spoken and written English.
  • Think of brought as the proper form by associating it with brought together for formal situations.
  • Use brought for correct grammar in exams or professional settings.
  • Remember, brung is common in some regional dialects but avoid it in academic or professional contexts.
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