Past Tense of
denote
denoted
Regular -d Addition
📄 Regular form · -d Addition

Base Form Denote

6Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
3Consonants
DStarts
EEnds

Past Tense Denoted

7Letters
3Syllables
3Vowels
4Consonants
DStarts
DEnds

How to Form the Past Tense of "denote"

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 denote regular or irregular?

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

How do you use denoted in a sentence?

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

Does denoted change in negative sentences?

No. Use "did not denote" (not "did not denoted").

About the past tense of denote

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

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