Past Tense of
applause
applaused
Regular -d Addition
📄 Regular form · -d Addition

Base Form Applause

8Letters
2Syllables
4Vowels
4Consonants
AStarts
EEnds

Past Tense Applaused

9Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
5Consonants
AStarts
DEnds

How to Form the Past Tense of "applause"

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 applause regular or irregular?

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

How do you use applaused in a sentence?

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

Does applaused change in negative sentences?

No. Use "did not applause" (not "did not applaused").

About the past tense of applause

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

Understanding why applause becomes applaused 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 applaused 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 applaused to the store." The past tense form does not change based on the subject — I applaused, you applaused, he/she applaused, we applaused, they applaused.