Past tense of eavesdrop
regular verb
The past tense of eavesdrop is eavesdropped. The past participle is also eavesdropped.
Forms of eavesdrop
| Base form (V1) | eavesdrop /ˈiːvzˌdɹɒp/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | eavesdropped |
| Past participle (V3) | eavesdropped |
| Present participle | eavesdropping /ˈivsˌdɹɒ.piŋ/ |
| Third person singular | eavesdrops |
Meaning of eavesdrop
- verb To hear (intentionally) a conversation one is not intended to hear; to listen in.
- verb To listen for another organism's calls, so as to exploit them.
- noun The dripping of rain from the eaves of a house.
Questions about the past tense of eavesdrop
- What is the past tense of eavesdrop?
- The past tense of eavesdrop is eavesdropped.
- What is the past participle of eavesdrop?
- The past participle of eavesdrop is eavesdropped.
- Is eavesdrop a regular or irregular verb?
- Eavesdrop is a regular verb: its past tense doubles the last letter and adds -ed.
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