Past Tense of
shape
shaped
Regular -d Addition
📄 Regular form · -d Addition

Base Form Shape

5Letters
1Syllables
2Vowels
3Consonants
SStarts
EEnds

Past Tense Shaped

6Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
4Consonants
SStarts
DEnds

How to Form the Past Tense of "shape"

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 shape regular or irregular?

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

How do you use shaped in a sentence?

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

Does shaped change in negative sentences?

No. Use "did not shape" (not "did not shaped").

About the past tense of shape

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

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