Past Tense of
obtain
obtained
Regular Standard -ed
📄 Regular form · Standard -ed

Base Form Obtain

6Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
3Consonants
OStarts
NEnds

Past Tense Obtained

8Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
4Consonants
OStarts
DEnds

How to Form the Past Tense of "obtain"

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 obtain" should be "obtained."
Frequently Asked Questions

Is obtain regular or irregular?

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

How do you use obtained in a sentence?

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

Does obtained change in negative sentences?

No. Use "did not obtain" (not "did not obtained").

About the past tense of obtain

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

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

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