Past tense of helm
regular verb
The past tense of helm is helmed. The past participle is also helmed.
Forms of helm
| Base form (V1) | helm /hɛlm/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | helmed |
| Past participle (V3) | helmed |
| Present participle | helming |
| Third person singular | helms /hɛlmz/ |
Meaning of helm
- noun The tiller (or, in a large ship, the wheel) which is used to steer the rudder of a marine vessel; also, the entire steering apparatus of a vessel.
- noun The use of a helm (sense 1); also, the amount of space through which a helm is turned.
- noun The member of a vessel's crew in charge of steering the vessel; a helmsman or helmswoman.
Questions about the past tense of helm
- What is the past tense of helm?
- The past tense of helm is helmed.
- What is the past participle of helm?
- The past participle of helm is helmed.
- Is helm a regular or irregular verb?
- Helm is a regular verb: its past tense adds -ed.
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