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The past tense form of 'dream' is dreamt. Example: Last night, I dreamt about flying in the sky. (Last night, I dreamt about flying in the sky.)
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:
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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
| Past Simple | dreamt |
| Past Continuous | dreaming |
| Past Perfect | dreamt |
Past Simple
The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions or events that occurred at a specific point in the past.
Subject + Past Simple Verb + (Object)
Example
I dreamt about my childhood memories.
Example
He dreamt of winning the lottery.
Past Continuous
The past continuous tense is used to indicate actions or events that were in progress or happening at a specific point in the past.
Subject + was/were + Present Participle + (Object)
Example
At that time, she was dreaming of a better future.
Example
I wasn't dreaming when the alarm clock rang.
Past Perfect
The past perfect tense is used to show that one past action or event occurred before another past action or event, emphasizing the order of events in the past.
Subject + had + Past Participle + (Object)
Example
By the time he woke up, he had dreamt a vivid dream.
Example
She had dreamt of this moment for years.
Is dreamt an irregular verb in the past?
Yes, "dreamt" is an irregular past tense verb.
