Past Tense of
phrase
phrased
Regular -d Addition
📄 Regular form · -d Addition

Base Form Phrase

6Letters
1Syllables
2Vowels
4Consonants
PStarts
EEnds

Past Tense Phrased

7Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
5Consonants
PStarts
DEnds

How to Form the Past Tense of "phrase"

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 phrase regular or irregular?

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

How do you use phrased in a sentence?

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

Does phrased change in negative sentences?

No. Use "did not phrase" (not "did not phrased").

About the past tense of phrase

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

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