Past tense of entrap
regular verb
The past tense of entrap is entrapped. The past participle is also entrapped.
Forms of entrap
| Base form (V1) | entrap /ɪnˈtɹæp/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | entrapped |
| Past participle (V3) | entrapped |
| Present participle | entrapping |
| Third person singular | entraps |
Entrapped in a sentence
- In the hepatocyte transplantation model, DPPIV-positive hepatocytes entrapped periportally proliferated, and formed two-layered plates along portal veins.2015 August 27, “Contribution of Mature Hepatocytes to Biliary Regeneration in Rats with Acute and Chronic Biliary Injury”, in PLOS ONE…. From the entry periportally
- Some of my best friends have been entrapped and busted by the fuzz.1973, chapter II, in Deep Dick, page 21. From the entry tearoom
- He is the betrayed, the violate and the entrapped individual.2002, Veena Singh, “A Journey of Rejection: V.S. Naipaul’s The Mimic Men”, in Mohit K[umar] Ray, editor, V.S. Naipaul: Critical Essays…. From the entry violate
- Among those so entrapped (not counting the moviegoer) are Dr.1995 July 27, Jerry Tallmer, “Lulu lives again, with a score to suit”, in The Record, page HF-8. From the entry bemonocled
- Underbaking or too hot an oven will cause excessive moisture to be entrapped in cake and insufficient setting of structure.1962, United States Supplies and Accounts Bureau, Baking Handbook, page 6. From the entry angel food
Meaning of entrap
- verb To catch in a trap or snare.
- verb To lure (someone), either into a dangerous situation, or into performing an illegal act.
Questions about the past tense of entrap
- What is the past tense of entrap?
- The past tense of entrap is entrapped.
- What is the past participle of entrap?
- The past participle of entrap is entrapped.
- Is entrap a regular or irregular verb?
- Entrap is a regular verb: its past tense doubles the last letter and adds -ed.
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