verb
wove
wohv
Wove (verb) means past tense of "weave.". Example: “She wove the strands of wool into a tight braid.”
verb
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Past tense of "weave."
"She wove a beautiful basket out of reeds."
"She wove the strands of wool into a tight braid."
How to use wove
Learner’s notesIn 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").
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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.
