Past tense of demote
regular verb
The past tense of demote is demoted. The past participle is also demoted.
Forms of demote
| Base form (V1) | demote /dɪˈməʊt/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | demoted |
| Past participle (V3) | demoted |
| Present participle | demoting |
| Third person singular | demotes |
Demoted in a sentence
- James was demoted from branch manager to assistant manager due to his poor discipline.
- In 1036, shortly after arriving at Yi-ling, Ou-yang Hsiu sent a lengthy letter to his friend, Yin Shu, who had been demoted at the same time as Ou-yang Hsiu and sent to Ying-chou (modern Chung-hsiang, Hupeh).1984, Ronald C. Egan, The Literary Works of Ou-yang Hsiu (1007-72), Cambridge University Press, →ISBN, →LCCN, →OCLC, →OL, page 93
- What did the Chisters say when Ceres was demoted from planetdom back in the 19th century?2006 August 26, Wendel Fendel, “Re: Pluto's a dwarf”, in talk.origins (Usenet). From the entry planetdom
- Back in the 19-th century the asteroid Ceres was demoted from planetdom.2006 August 29, Manny Feld, “Re: solar system”, in talk.origins (Usenet). From the entry planetdom
- Consider the overwhelmingly negative reaction of many members of the public when Pluto was demoted to dwarf planetary status.2021, Gale M. Sinatra, Barbara K. Hofer, Science Denial: Why It Happens and What to Do About It, New York, N.Y.: Oxford University Press…. From the entry dwarf planetary
Meaning of demote
- verb To lower the rank or status of.
- verb To relegate.
Questions about the past tense of demote
- What is the past tense of demote?
- The past tense of demote is demoted.
- What is the past participle of demote?
- The past participle of demote is demoted.
- Is demote a regular or irregular verb?
- Demote is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
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