dreamt
word · lemma: dream
/ˈdɹɛmt/
dremt
/dɹˈɛmpt/
drempt
Definition
Past tense and past participle of 'dream'. It means to see images and events in your mind while sleeping, and it can also mean to imagine or strongly wish for something.
Usage & Nuances
'Dreamed' is more common in modern American English, while 'dreamt' is also correct and often sounds more literary or British. Common patterns include 'dreamt about', 'dreamt of', and 'never dreamt that...'. Use 'dreamt of' often for hopes, not only sleep dreams.
Spanish: soñó - soñabaPortuguese (BR): sonhou - sonhavaPortuguese (PT): sonhou - sonhavaChinese (Simplified): 梦见了 - 梦想过Chinese (Traditional): 夢見了 - 夢想過Hindi: सपना देखा - कल्पना कीArabic: حَلِمَ - راودَه حلمBengali: স্বপ্ন দেখেছিলামRussian: мечтал - снилсяJapanese: 夢を見たVietnamese: đã mơKorean: 꿈꿨다Turkish: rüya gördüUrdu: خواب دیکھاIndonesian: bermimpi
Example Sentences
We dreamt that the cat could talk.
basic
I dreamt about my old school last night.
basic
She dreamt of becoming a doctor.
basic
I never dreamt we'd end up living by the sea.
natural
He dreamt up a crazy plan, and somehow it worked.
natural
Honestly, I dreamt of this moment for years.
natural