Past tense of ferment
regular verb
The past tense of ferment is fermented. The past participle is also fermented.
Forms of ferment
| Base form (V1) | ferment /fəˈmɛnt/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | fermented /fɹ̩ˈmɛntʰəd/ |
| Past participle (V3) | fermented /fɹ̩ˈmɛntʰəd/ |
| Present participle | fermenting |
| Third person singular | ferments |
Fermented in a sentence
- A typical macro bowl includes grains, beans, steamed veggies, sea vegetables, and fermented foods.2015, Elizabeth Stein, Eating Purely. From the entry macro
- Hawaijar is a naturally fermented soybean food of Meitei people in Manipur or elsewhere.2013 August, Thangjam Anand Singh et al., “Hawaijar – An ethnic vegan fermented soybean food of Manipur, India: A comprehensive review”…. From the entry ammoniacal
- "Prahok" is the paste of fermented fish, and is one of the Cambodian staple foods.2008, Neth Baromey, “Contexts of Livelihoods in BTC and SS Core Areas”, in Ecotourism as a Tool for Sustainable Rural Community…. From the entry prahok
- Tequila is distilled Mexican liquor that comes from the fermented sap of a particular cactus.2007, “Bartending”, in Learning & Living in the 21st Century Iv for H.s.' 2007 Ed., 2007 edition, Rex Bookstore, Inc., →ISBN, page 333. From the entry piñarita
- Okara alone has some antinutritional qualities; however, fermented okara may have definite dietary advantages.2004, Colin W. Wrigley, Encyclopedia of grain science. From the entry okara
Meaning of ferment
- verb To react, using fermentation; especially to produce alcohol by aging or by allowing yeast to act on sugars; to brew.
- verb To stir up, agitate, cause unrest or excitement in.
- noun Something, such as a yeast or barm, that causes fermentation.
Questions about the past tense of ferment
- What is the past tense of ferment?
- The past tense of ferment is fermented.
- What is the past participle of ferment?
- The past participle of ferment is fermented.
- Is ferment a regular or irregular verb?
- Ferment is a regular verb: its past tense adds -ed.
Source and license
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