“Dreamed” vs. “Dreamt”: What’s the Difference?
Jun 7, 2023
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The difference between “dreamed” and “dreamt”
- Dreamed is the more commonly used form in American English, while dreamt is more commonly used in British English.
- The two words have the same definition and can be used interchangeably in most contexts.
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What is the definition of “dreamed” and “dreamt”?
Dreamed
- Dreamed is the past tense and past participle of the verb "dream."
- Dreamed can be used both as a regular verb or as an irregular verb.
Dreamt
- Dreamt is the past tense and past participle of the verb "dream."
- It is the more commonly used form in British English.
Which is the more popular variant on the Internet?
“Dreamed” is the more popular variant on the web.
More popular
Dreamed
67,200,000 results on the web
Examples
- I dreamed last night that I was flying through the clouds.
- He dreamed of becoming a famous rockstar since he was a teenager
- She dreamed that she had won the lottery and was able to quit her job.
Dreamt
24,400,000 results on the web
Examples
- As a child, he dreamt of being an astronaut and exploring space.
- Last night, I dreamt about a magical land filled with unicorns and rainbows.
- She dreamt of finding her soulmate and spending the rest of her life with him.
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