sent
word · lemma: send
/ˈsɛnt/
sent
/sˈɛnt/
sent
Definition
The past tense and past participle of 'send'; used when something (like a message, letter, or person) has been caused to go or delivered to another place.
Usage & Nuances
Used in both formal and informal contexts. Often appears with 'by', 'to', or 'for' (e.g., 'sent by email'). Do not confuse with 'send' (present tense). Can describe physical things (letters, packages) or digital items (emails, messages).
Spanish: enviadoPortuguese (BR): enviadoPortuguese (PT): enviadoChinese (Simplified): 发送 - 已发送Chinese (Traditional): 發送 - 已發送Hindi: भेजा गयाArabic: أُرْسِلBengali: পাঠিয়েছিল - পাঠানো হয়েছিলRussian: отправил - отправила - отправилиJapanese: 送ったVietnamese: đã gửiKorean: 보냈다Turkish: gönderdiUrdu: بھیجاIndonesian: mengirimkan - telah dikirim
Example Sentences
She sent a letter to her friend.
basic
I sent you the email yesterday.
basic
He sent the package this morning.
basic
She sent her kids to bed early last night.
natural
My boss sent me to a conference in London.
natural
Did you see the photo I sent in the group chat?
natural