Brang vs. Brought — What's the Difference?
Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Published on October 17, 2023
"Brang" is incorrect, while "Brought" is the correct past and past participle form of the verb "bring," meaning to carry something to a place.
Which is correct: Brang or Brought
How to spell Brought?
Brang
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Brought
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Brang and Brought
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Key Differences
It rhymes with “thought,” which is spelled with “ought.”
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Think of a similar-looking word like “bought”.
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Link it with a common phrase like "brought to you by."
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"Brought" is alphabetically before "bring" and "bringing" just like past is before present and future.
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The correct pronunciation is /brɔt/, which sounds like "brawt," not “brang."
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Definitions
Brought
Brought denotes having caused something or someone to come to a place.
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Brought
Brought may refer to having caused someone or something to join a group or activity.
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Brought
Brought means having carried or moved something to a plac
She brought cookies to the party.
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Brought
Brought can indicate causing a person to be in a particular state or condition.
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FAQs
Why is it called Brought?
It derives from the Old English “brohte,” the past tense of “bringan” meaning to bring.
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Which vowel is used before Brought?
Context-dependent; any vowel might be used.
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Which preposition is used with Brought?
Can vary; "to" is common as in “brought to."
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What is the verb form of Brought?
Brought is the past and past participle form of the verb “bring.”
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Which article is used with Brought?
Varies with context; could be "a," "an," or "the."
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Which conjunction is used with Brought?
No specific conjunction is tied to “brought.”
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Which determiner is used with Brought?
Determiner usage is context-dependent.
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Is Brought a vowel or consonant?
It's a word, containing both vowels and consonants.
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Is the word “Brought” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
Neither; it's a verb.
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How many syllables are in Brought and how is it divided?
One; it's not divided.
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What is a stressed syllable in Brought?
It has one syllable, which is stressed.
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Is the Brought term a metaphor?
Not typically, though it can be used metaphorically.
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Fiza RafiqueFiza Rafique is a skilled content editor at AskDifference.com, where she meticulously refines and enhances written pieces. Drawing from her vast editorial expertise, Fiza ensures clarity, accuracy, and precision in every article. Passionate about language, she continually seeks to elevate the quality of content for readers worldwide.
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
