Past Tense of
suppose
supposed
Regular -d Addition
📄 Regular form · -d Addition

Base Form Suppose

7Letters
2Syllables
3Vowels
4Consonants
SStarts
EEnds

Past Tense Supposed

8Letters
3Syllables
3Vowels
5Consonants
SStarts
DEnds

How to Form the Past Tense of "suppose"

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 suppose regular or irregular?

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

How do you use supposed in a sentence?

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

Does supposed change in negative sentences?

No. Use "did not suppose" (not "did not supposed").

About the past tense of suppose

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

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