Past tense of jest
regular verb
The past tense of jest is jested. The past participle is also jested.
Forms of jest
| Base form (V1) | jest /d͡ʒɛst/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | jested /ˈd͡ʒɛstɪd/ |
| Past participle (V3) | jested /ˈd͡ʒɛstɪd/ |
| Present participle | jesting /ˈd͡ʒɛstɪŋ/ |
| Third person singular | jests /d͡ʒɛsts/ |
Meaning of jest
- noun An act performed for amusement; a joke.
- noun Someone or something that is ridiculed; the target of a joke.
- noun A deed; an action; a gest.
Questions about the past tense of jest
- What is the past tense of jest?
- The past tense of jest is jested.
- What is the past participle of jest?
- The past participle of jest is jested.
- Is jest a regular or irregular verb?
- Jest is a regular verb: its past tense adds -ed.
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