Past Tense of
above
aboved
Regular -d Addition
📄 Regular form · -d Addition

Base Form Above

5Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
2Consonants
AStarts
EEnds

Past Tense Aboved

6Letters
3Syllables
3Vowels
3Consonants
AStarts
DEnds

How to Form the Past Tense of "above"

Verbs ending in -e simply add -d to form the past tense. This is the most straightforward regular rule.

Grammar Tips

  • Words ending in -e only need -d added.

Common Mistakes

  • Do not add -ed to words ending in -e. Use -d only.
Frequently Asked Questions

Is above regular or irregular?

Above is regular. It follows the -d Addition rule.

How do you use aboved in a sentence?

Use past time markers: "Yesterday, she aboved to the store."

Does aboved change in negative sentences?

No. Use "did not above" (not "did not aboved").

About the past tense of above

The verb above follows the standard English past tense conjugation rule. When forming the past tense, above becomes aboved. This follows the -d Addition pattern, which is one of the most common conjugation rules in English.

Understanding why above becomes aboved helps with spelling and pronunciation. Verbs ending in -e simply add -d to form the past tense. This is the most straightforward regular rule.

When using aboved in writing, remember that it functions as a past tense verb and typically appears with time markers like yesterday, last week, or ago. For example: "Yesterday, she aboved to the store." The past tense form does not change based on the subject — I aboved, you aboved, he/she aboved, we aboved, they aboved.