Past Tense of
ignite
ignited
Regular -d Addition
📄 Regular form · -d Addition

Base Form Ignite

6Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
3Consonants
IStarts
EEnds

Past Tense Ignited

7Letters
3Syllables
3Vowels
4Consonants
IStarts
DEnds

How to Form the Past Tense of "ignite"

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 ignite regular or irregular?

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

How do you use ignited in a sentence?

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

Does ignited change in negative sentences?

No. Use "did not ignite" (not "did not ignited").

About the past tense of ignite

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

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