Past tense of hamper
regular verb
The past tense of hamper is hampered. The past participle is also hampered.
Forms of hamper
| Base form (V1) | hamper /ˈhæm.pə/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | hampered |
| Past participle (V3) | hampered |
| Present participle | hampering |
| Third person singular | hampers |
Hampered in a sentence
- Competition pigeons are hampered for the truck trip to the point of release where the race back starts.
- White's development is good, but black's has been hampered by the pawn on e5.From the entry development
- Because of the president's lame duck status, the presidency was often hampered by congressional actions.From the entry presidency
- They really left a lot on the table when they designed this hampered user interface.From the entry leave on the table
- The League was hampered by the U.S.'s refusal to join and its member states' unwillingness to impose sanctions on foreign countries.From the entry league
Meaning of hamper
- noun A large basket, usually with a cover, used for the packing and carrying of articles or small animals.
- noun A wicker or plastic basket specifically for holding laundry (from clothes hamper).
- noun A gift basket.
Questions about the past tense of hamper
- What is the past tense of hamper?
- The past tense of hamper is hampered.
- What is the past participle of hamper?
- The past participle of hamper is hampered.
- Is hamper a regular or irregular verb?
- Hamper is a regular verb: its past tense adds -ed.
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