Learn why “spun” is correct and “spinned” is not standard English.
Incorrect spelling - “Spinned” is incorrectly formed and rarely accepted.
"spinned" is a common misspelling of "spun". Always use "spun" when referring to the correct word.
Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.
“Spun” is the correct past tense of “spin.”
"spun": “Spun” is the correct past tense of “spin.”
This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.
"Correct:" The wheel spun fast.
"Correct:" She spun around happily.
"Correct:" The dryer spun the clothes.
"Correct:" He spun the story creatively.
"Incorrect:" The wheel spinned fast.
"Incorrect:" She spinned around.
"Incorrect:" The dryer spinned the clothes.
"Incorrect:" He spinned the tale.
A: Spun.
A: No.
A: The wheel spun quickly.
A: Yes, e.g., spun a story.
A: Adding -ed incorrectly to spin forms spinned.
""Spun" is correct for past tense; 'spinned' is always wrong. Use spun in all writing to sound correct."