Past Tense of
de
ded
Regular -d Addition
📄 Regular form · -d Addition

Base Form De

2Letters
1Syllables
1Vowels
1Consonants
DStarts
EEnds

Past Tense Ded

3Letters
1Syllables
1Vowels
2Consonants
DStarts
DEnds

How to Form the Past Tense of "de"

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 de regular or irregular?

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

How do you use ded in a sentence?

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

Does ded change in negative sentences?

No. Use "did not de" (not "did not ded").

About the past tense of de

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

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