Past Tense of
iterate
iterated
Regular -d Addition
📄 Regular form · -d Addition

Base Form Iterate

7Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
3Consonants
IStarts
EEnds

Past Tense Iterated

8Letters
4Syllables
4Vowels
4Consonants
IStarts
DEnds

How to Form the Past Tense of "iterate"

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 iterate regular or irregular?

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

How do you use iterated in a sentence?

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

Does iterated change in negative sentences?

No. Use "did not iterate" (not "did not iterated").

About the past tense of iterate

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

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