Weaved, Wove, and Woven

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Weaved, Wove, and Woven

"To weave" has two meanings:
  • To make material by joining threads.
  • To move in and out.
As shown in this infographic, the past forms of "to weave" are different depending on the meaning:

weaved, wove, and woven
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To Weave (To Make Material)

The simple past tense of "to weave" is "wove." For example:
  • I wove a blanket last year.
The past participle of "to weave" is "woven." (NB: This is the version used with "have" to form verb tense or as an adjective.) For example:
  • I have woven a blanket for you.
    • (Here, "woven" is a past participle used with "have" to form verb tense.)
  • This woven blanket is highly ornate.
    • (Here, "woven" is a past participle used as an adjective.)

To Weave (To Twist and Turn)

When "to weave" means to twist and turn, then use "weaved" for both the past tense and the past participle. For example:
  • He weaved in and out of the bollards.
  • She has weaved her way through all the defenders.

More about "Weaved," "Wove," and "Woven"

When "to weave" refers to making material or cloth, then the following versions are used:
VerbPast SimplePast Participle
to weave (cloth)wovehave woven

When "to weave" refers to dodging in and out of things, then the following versions are used:
VerbPast SimplePast Participle
to weave (in and out)weavedhave weaved

Example Sentences with "Weaved," "Wove," and "Woven"

Here are some example sentences with "weaved," "wove," and "woven" used in sentences:

To Weave (Cloth)
  • Who wove the Fitzwilliam's "Sheldon" tapestries?
    • (This is the past tense of "to weave (cloth).")
  • She has woven you a scarf.
    • (This is the past participle of "to weave (cloth)." Remember! The past participle is the version used with "have," "has," and "had.")
To Weave (In and Out)
  • The bike weaved in and out of traffic.
    • (This is the past tense of "to weave (in and out).)"
  • John has weaved his way to the top of the ladder.
    • (This is the past participle of "to weave (in and out)." Remember! The past participle is the version used with "have," "has," and "had.")
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