verb
Uncommon
dreamt
drehmt
Dreamt (verb) means a past tense and past participle form of dream. Example: “I never dreamt I'd see her again.”
verb
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A past tense and past participle form of dream.
"I never dreamt I'd see her again."
How to use dreamt
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn alternative past tense of "dream," alongside "dreamed."
UK vs US
"Dreamt" is more common in British English; American English tends to prefer "dreamed."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “dreamt” mean?
The word “dreamt” means a past tense and past participle form of dream. In plain terms, an alternative past tense of "dream," alongside "dreamed.".
How do you pronounce “dreamt”?
“Dreamt” is pronounced drehmt (/dɹɛmt/ in IPA).
How do you use “dreamt” in a sentence?
Here is “dreamt” used in a sentence: “I never dreamt I'd see her again.”
What part of speech is “dreamt”?
“Dreamt” is a verb.
Is “dreamt” a common word?
“Dreamt” is an uncommon word in modern English.
