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Dreamt: meaning, definitions and examples

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dreamt

 

[ drɛmt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Dreamt is the simple past tense and past participle of the verb dream. It is used to describe the action of experiencing thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep. This term can also extend to the idea of imagining or wishing for something, as in having aspirations or hopes. The word is often employed to express both literal and figurative meanings, making it versatile in various contexts.

Synonyms

dreamed, fantasized, imagined

Examples of usage

  • She dreamt about flying over the ocean.
  • He dreamt of becoming a famous musician.
  • Last night, I dreamt of my childhood home.

Translations

Translations of the word "dreamt" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sonhou

🇮🇳 सपना देखा

🇩🇪 geträumt

🇮🇩 bermimpi

🇺🇦 снив

🇵🇱 śnił

🇯🇵 夢見た

🇫🇷 rêvé

🇪🇸 soñé

🇹🇷 rüya gördü

🇰🇷 꿈꿨다

🇸🇦 حلمت

🇨🇿 snil

🇸🇰 sníval

🇨🇳 做梦了

🇸🇮 sanjal

🇮🇸 draumur

🇰🇿 армандадым

🇬🇪 სიზმარი ვნახე

🇦🇿 xəyal qurdum

🇲🇽 soñé

Etymology

The word 'dreamt' traces its origins back to Old English 'drēam', which meant 'joy, music, or harmony'. Over time, it evolved to refer more specifically to the visions and experiences occurring during sleep. The past tense of 'dream' has a unique spelling, progressing through Middle English before settling into its current form. Interestingly, 'dreamt' is noted for being one of the very few English words that end with 'mt'. This peculiarity contributes to discussions about English phonetics and spelling rules. Throughout the centuries, dreams have been associated with various cultural significances, from prophetic visions in ancient times to psychological phenomena studied in modern contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,941, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.