Past tense of clench
regular verb
The past tense of clench is clenched. The past participle is also clenched.
Forms of clench
| Base form (V1) | clench /klɛnt͡ʃ/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | clenched |
| Past participle (V3) | clenched |
| Present participle | clenching |
| Third person singular | clenches |
Clenched in a sentence
- I clenched the rope in my teeth.
- He clenched his fist in anger.
- When approached by a stranger, Jared clenched his fists in an instinctive manner.From the entry instinctive
- Chest tight, her one hand clenched into a rock hard fist, Gliss stared at the remains.2017, David Burton, Blood on the Bayou, By Light Unseen Media. From the entry Captain Hook
- As the next five-foot peeler rolled by, Lee grasped his board and clenched his teeth.2016, William Povletich, Some Like It Cold: Surfing the Malibu of the Midwest, →ISBN. From the entry peeler
Meaning of clench
- verb To grip or hold fast.
- verb To close tightly.
- noun A tight grip.
Questions about the past tense of clench
- What is the past tense of clench?
- The past tense of clench is clenched.
- What is the past participle of clench?
- The past participle of clench is clenched.
- Is clench a regular or irregular verb?
- Clench is a regular verb: its past tense adds -ed.
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