Past tense of miscarry
regular verb
The past tense of miscarry is miscarried. The past participle is also miscarried.
Forms of miscarry
| Base form (V1) | miscarry /ˌmɪsˈkæɹi/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | miscarried |
| Past participle (V3) | miscarried |
| Present participle | miscarrying |
| Third person singular | miscarries |
Meaning of miscarry
- verb To have an unfortunate accident of some kind; to be killed, or come to harm.
- verb To go astray; to do something wrong.
- verb To have a miscarriage; to involuntarily abort a foetus.
Questions about the past tense of miscarry
- What is the past tense of miscarry?
- The past tense of miscarry is miscarried.
- What is the past participle of miscarry?
- The past participle of miscarry is miscarried.
- Is miscarry a regular or irregular verb?
- Miscarry is a regular verb: its past tense changes -y to -ied.
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