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The present tense form of 'dream' is dream or dreams. Example: She often dreams of becoming a successful writer. (She often dreams of becoming a successful writer.)
Definition of “dream”
- past tense and past participle of 'dream'
- to experience a series of images, ideas, emotions, and sensations while sleeping
- to have a strongly desired goal or ambition
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Present Simple | dream |
| Present Continuous | dreaming |
| Present Perfect | dreamt |
Example
She dreams of becoming a famous singer.
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They dream about their future together.
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I am dreaming of a tropical vacation.
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They are dreaming big for their business.
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She has dreamt of this day since she was a child.
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They have dreamt about this opportunity for months.
dream Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
| Singular First Person (I) | dream |
| Singular Second Person (You) | dream |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | dreams |
| Plural (We/You/They) | dream |
Example
I dream of traveling the world.
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You dream of becoming a successful entrepreneur.
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He dreams of becoming a professional athlete.
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She dreams of starting her own business.
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It dreams of being free.
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We dream of making a difference.
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You dream of achieving your goals.
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They dream of a better future.
