Past Tense of
figure
figured
Regular -d Addition
📄 Regular form · -d Addition

Base Form Figure

6Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
3Consonants
FStarts
EEnds

Past Tense Figured

7Letters
3Syllables
3Vowels
4Consonants
FStarts
DEnds

How to Form the Past Tense of "figure"

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 figure regular or irregular?

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

How do you use figured in a sentence?

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

Does figured change in negative sentences?

No. Use "did not figure" (not "did not figured").

About the past tense of figure

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

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