LoginPleaded vs. Pled
In this lesson, we're gonna explain the slight differences between these two verbs. I can guarantee that you'll have one hell of a time.
What Is Their Main Difference?
They are both simple past tenses and past participles of 'plead'. However, 'pleaded' is the standard form, whereas, 'pled' is common among some Scottish and North Americans. Note that they are both alternative terms.
Differences
'Pleaded' is the standard simple past tense and past participle of the verb 'plead'. 'Pled' also has the same functions and some Scottish and North Americans use it. Look at the examples below:
The lady broke down to tears and
Even if they had tortured me harder, I still wouldn't have
Similarities
They are both simple past tense and past participles of the verb 'plead'. Look below:
Then he
Juliette wasn't the kind of girl to
Are They Interchangeable?
Most native speakers use these words interchangeably. However, remember that the standard past tense is 'pleaded'. Compare:
✓ The children
✓ The children
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