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"did you buy" vs "Did you bought"

The correct phrase is 'did you buy?' as 'buy' is the base form of the verb that should follow 'did'. 'Did you bought?' is incorrect because 'bought' is the past tense form of 'buy' and should not be used after 'did'.

Last Updated: April 01, 2024

did you buy

This phrase is correct. 'Buy' is the base form of the verb that should follow 'did'.

This phrase is used to ask someone if they purchased something in the past. It is the correct form when forming questions in the past tense with 'did'.

Examples:

  • Did you buy the book yesterday?
  • Did you buy groceries on your way home?
  • Did you buy a new phone last week?

Did you bought

This phrase is incorrect. 'Bought' is the past tense form of 'buy' and should not be used after 'did'.

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