Here are my simple tips to remember the difference between BOUGHT and BROUGHT.

BOUGHT is the past tense of the verb buy.

You can use BOUGHT in a sentence like this:

“I BOUGHT a kilo of apples to make the pie.”

OR

“The new glasses I BOUGHT are in the cupboard.”

BROUGHT is the past tense of the verb bring. 

You can use BROUGHT in a sentence like this:

“I BROUGHT you some soup to help you feel better.”

OR

“Last year he BROUGHT a delicious chocolate cake to the party.”

Here’s another example of BOUGHT and BROUGHT in use:

“You like my Sombrero? I BOUGHT it in Spain and BROUGHT it home on the plane”

Remember this simple tip to know the difference between BOUGHT and BROUGHT:

Think of the BR in BRing and BRought.

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