Past Tense of
indent
indented
Regular Standard -ed
📄 Regular form · Standard -ed

Base Form Indent

6Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
4Consonants
IStarts
TEnds

Past Tense Indented

8Letters
3Syllables
3Vowels
5Consonants
IStarts
DEnds

How to Form the Past Tense of "indent"

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 indent" should be "indented."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is indent regular or irregular?

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

How do you use indented in a sentence?

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

Does indented change in negative sentences?

No. Use "did not indent" (not "did not indented").

About the past tense of indent

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

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

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