Past tense of chain

regular verb

The past tense of chain is chained. The past participle is also chained.

Forms of chain

Sometimes I feel like I'm chained to this computer.
She's been chained to her principles since she was 18, it's unlikely you can convince her otherwise.
He was chained up to the cross that hung against the wall of the 'red room'.2018, Amanda Cummings, How I cuckolded My Husband. From the entry red room
Ellaria is chained up across from her daughter and must watch her die.2017 July 30, Ali Barthwell, “Ice and fire finally meet in a front-loaded episode of Game Of Thrones (newbies)”, in The Onion AV Club. From the entry chain up
Finally I chained myself to the bed so I couldn't do anything about it.2007, Stephen Harris, “Chastity, corsets, TENS, zentai and bondage...”, in soc.subculture.bondage-bdsm (Usenet). From the entry zentai

noun A series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal.
noun An accessory, adornment or insignia comprising, containing or depicting a series of links.
noun A livery collar, a chain of office.

What is the past tense of chain?: The past tense of chain is chained.
What is the past participle of chain?: The past participle of chain is chained.
Is chain a regular or irregular verb?: Chain is a regular verb: its past tense adds -ed.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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