Past Tense of
supersede
superseded
Regular -d Addition
📄 Regular form · -d Addition

Base Form Supersede

9Letters
2Syllables
4Vowels
5Consonants
SStarts
EEnds

Past Tense Superseded

10Letters
4Syllables
4Vowels
6Consonants
SStarts
DEnds

How to Form the Past Tense of "supersede"

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 supersede regular or irregular?

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

How do you use superseded in a sentence?

Use past time markers: "Yesterday, she superseded to the store."

Does superseded change in negative sentences?

No. Use "did not supersede" (not "did not superseded").

About the past tense of supersede

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 When forming the past tense, supersede becomes superseded.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

Understanding why supersede becomes superseded helps with spelling and pronunciation.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When using superseded in writing, remember that it functions as a past tense verb and typically appears with time markers like yesterday, last week, or ago. For example: "Yesterday, she superseded to the store." The past tense form does not change based on the subject — I superseded, you superseded, he/she superseded, we superseded, they superseded.