Differences between Bought and Brought

Do you know the differences between bought and brought and which one to choose?

Bought is the past tense and past participle of the verb "buy." It means to acquire something in exchange for money or its equivalent.

Brought is the past tense and past participle of the verb "bring." It means to carry or accompany something or someone to a place.

Just remember the 'R' is for Bring/Brought. If you don't use the 'R', it's about 'buying'.

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