Past tense of beset
irregular verb
The past tense of beset is beset. The past participle is also beset.
Forms of beset
| Base form (V1) | beset /bɪˈsɛt/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | beset /bɪˈsɛt/ |
| Past participle (V3) | beset /bɪˈsɛt/ |
| Present participle | besetting |
| Third person singular | besets |
Meaning of beset
- verb To assail or attack (someone) from all sides; to set about.
- verb To occupy and block (an entrance, a passage, etc.), especially to prevent people from passing.
- verb To decorate (someone or something) by surrounding with accessories, etc.
Verbs like beset
Questions about the past tense of beset
- What is the past tense of beset?
- The past tense of beset is beset.
- What is the past participle of beset?
- The past participle of beset is beset.
- Is beset a regular or irregular verb?
- Beset is an irregular verb: its past tense keeps the same form as the base form.
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