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Common errors in English: Usage of Spoiled and Spoilt

Spoiled and Spoilt


These two words can be used interchangeably as past and past participle forms of the verb "spoil'. For example: 

The cook has spoiled/spoilt the soup by putting too much salt in it.


But –


Incorrect: He is a spoiled child of his parents. 


Correct . He is a spoilt child of his parents.


Note: When you use the past participle form of the verb "Spoil’ as an adjective to describe a person, you should use “spoilt”, not “spoiled”.


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