Past tense of belay
regular verb
The past tense of belay is belayed. The past participle is also belayed.
Forms of belay
| Base form (V1) | belay /bɪˈleɪ/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | belayed |
| Past participle (V3) | belayed |
| Present participle | belaying |
| Third person singular | belays |
Meaning of belay
- verb To make (a rope) fast by turning it around a fastening point such as a cleat.
- verb To handle a climbing rope to prevent (a climber) from falling to the ground.
- verb To lay aside; to stop; to cancel.
Questions about the past tense of belay
- What is the past tense of belay?
- The past tense of belay is belayed.
- What is the past participle of belay?
- The past participle of belay is belayed.
- Is belay a regular or irregular verb?
- Belay is a regular verb: its past tense adds -ed.
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