verb

wove

wohv

Wove (verb) means past tense of "weave.". Example: “She wove the strands of wool into a tight braid.”

verb

Past tense of "weave."

"She wove the strands of wool into a tight braid."

How to use wove

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe simple past tense of "weave" — to have interlaced threads or a story together.

Common mistake

Use "wove" for the simple past ("she wove a basket") and "woven" for the past participle ("a basket woven by hand").

Easily confused with

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She _____ the strands of wool into a tight braid.

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What does “wove” mean?

The word “wove” means past tense of "weave.". In plain terms, the simple past tense of "weave" — to have interlaced threads or a story together.

How do you pronounce “wove”?

“Wove” is pronounced wohv (/wəʊv/ in IPA).

How do you use “wove” in a sentence?

Here is “wove” used in a sentence: “She wove the strands of wool into a tight braid.”

What part of speech is “wove”?

“Wove” is a verb.