Past tense of jaw
regular verb
The past tense of jaw is jawed. The past participle is also jawed.
Forms of jaw
| Base form (V1) | jaw /d͡ʒɔː/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | jawed /ˈd͡ʒɔːd/ |
| Past participle (V3) | jawed /ˈd͡ʒɔːd/ |
| Present participle | jawing |
| Third person singular | jaws /d͡ʒɔːz/ |
Meaning of jaw
- noun One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
- noun The part of the face below the mouth.
- noun Anything resembling the jaw (sense 1) of an animal in form or action; the mouth or way of entrance.
Questions about the past tense of jaw
- What is the past tense of jaw?
- The past tense of jaw is jawed.
- What is the past participle of jaw?
- The past participle of jaw is jawed.
- Is jaw a regular or irregular verb?
- Jaw is a regular verb: its past tense adds -ed.
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