Past Tense of
single
singled
Regular -d Addition
📄 Regular form · -d Addition

Base Form Single

6Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
4Consonants
SStarts
EEnds

Past Tense Singled

7Letters
2Syllables
2Vowels
5Consonants
SStarts
DEnds

How to Form the Past Tense of "single"

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 single regular or irregular?

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

How do you use singled in a sentence?

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

Does singled change in negative sentences?

No. Use "did not single" (not "did not singled").

About the past tense of single

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

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