English UsageComparison guide
Wove vs. Woven
Use “wove” for the simple past of “weave” and “woven” as the past participle, especially after have/has/had. The guide distinguishes the finite past form from the participle in standard verb constructions.
Use “wove” for the simple past of “weave” and “woven” as the past participle, especially after have/has/had.
Key details
Confusion Familyirregular verb forms
Rule Familyverb forms
Termswove, woven
Verb Formsweave, wove, woven
Choose the right form
| Sentence need | Use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| simple past | wove | The sentence uses wove as a simple-past form of “weave.” |
| past participle after have/has/had | woven | The sentence uses woven after an auxiliary. |
Further guidance
Core difference
“Wove” is the simple-past form of “weave”; “woven” is the past participle used with auxiliaries such as have, has, or had.
Fast Test
For a standalone past-tense verb, use “wove.” After have/has/had, use “woven.”
Sources and evidence
Sources are shown with the role they play in this guide. Historical or style-sensitive claims are kept within the evidence boundary described above.
- Weave — Cambridge Dictionary (opens in a new tab)Cambridge Dictionary · Dictionary evidence distinguishing wove/woven from weaved, including the movement sense of “weave.”