Past Tense of
constrict
constricted
Regular Standard -ed
📄 Regular form · Standard -ed

Base Form Constrict

9Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
7Consonants
CStarts
TEnds

Past Tense Constricted

11Letters
3Syllables
3Vowels
8Consonants
CStarts
DEnds

How to Form the Past Tense of "constrict"

This verb follows the standard English past tense rule: simply add -ed to the base form.

Grammar Tips

  • Add -ed to form the past tense. Most common rule.

Common Mistakes

  • Do not forget the -ed: "Yesterday I constrict" should be "constricted."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is constrict regular or irregular?

Constrict is regular. It follows the Standard -ed rule.

How do you use constricted in a sentence?

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

Does constricted change in negative sentences?

No. Use "did not constrict" (not "did not constricted").

About the past tense of constrict

The verb constrict follows the standard English past tense conjugation rule. When forming the past tense, constrict becomes constricted. This follows the Standard -ed pattern, which is one of the most common conjugation rules in English.

Understanding why constrict becomes constricted helps with spelling and pronunciation. This verb follows the standard English past tense rule: simply add -ed to the base form.

When using constricted 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 constricted to the store." The past tense form does not change based on the subject — I constricted, you constricted, he/she constricted, we constricted, they constricted.