Past Tense of
paraphrase
paraphrased
Regular -d Addition
📄 Regular form · -d Addition

Base Form Paraphrase

10Letters
3Syllables
4Vowels
6Consonants
PStarts
EEnds

Past Tense Paraphrased

11Letters
4Syllables
4Vowels
7Consonants
PStarts
DEnds

How to Form the Past Tense of "paraphrase"

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 paraphrase regular or irregular?

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

How do you use paraphrased in a sentence?

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

Does paraphrased change in negative sentences?

No. Use "did not paraphrase" (not "did not paraphrased").

About the past tense of paraphrase

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

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