Past Tense of
type
typed
Regular -d Addition
📄 Regular form · -d Addition

Base Form Type

4Letters
1Syllables
1Vowels
3Consonants
TStarts
EEnds

Past Tense Typed

5Letters
2Syllables
1Vowels
4Consonants
TStarts
DEnds

How to Form the Past Tense of "type"

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 type regular or irregular?

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

How do you use typed in a sentence?

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

Does typed change in negative sentences?

No. Use "did not type" (not "did not typed").

About the past tense of type

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

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