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Proved vs. Proven
Proved
Examples:
After extensive testing, the theory proved correct.The photograph proved to be a valuable piece of evidence.Her dedication proved instrumental in achieving success.
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Proven
Examples:
The theory has been proven beyond reasonable doubt.He has a proven track record of success.Her resilience in tough times has been proven.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Proved is the simple past tense and past participle of prove., so you use it in simple past and perfect tenses.
- Proven is also used as a past participle but is more commonly used as an adjective.
- Think of proved as more directly linked to the action of proving something, like presenting evidence.
- Use proven when describing something that has been verified over time or has a track record.
- Remember that proven often suggests something that is repeatedly demonstrated or tested.
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