Past tense of muddle
regular verb
The past tense of muddle is muddled. The past participle is also muddled.
Forms of muddle
| Base form (V1) | muddle /ˈmʌdl̩/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | muddled |
| Past participle (V3) | muddled |
| Present participle | muddling |
| Third person singular | muddles |
Muddled in a sentence
- He muddled the mint sprigs in the bottom of the glass.
- The film was technically superb but narratively muddled.From the entry narratively
- Exactly which term, "Sinae" or "Serica", equates to the modern China is a bit muddled.2008, Richard L. Smith, Premodern Trade in World History, p. 111. From the entry Sinae
- Devoid of its personality, and constipated in its decision making, the office muddled its way into mediocrity.2003, Peter Piven, Bradford Perkins, Architect's Essentials of Starting, Assessing and Transitioning a Design Firm. From the entry lobotomize
- Helder was also a visionary given to muddled, passionate harangues on immortality, astral projection and other esoterica.2002 May 20, “Luke Helder's Bad Trip”, in Time. From the entry esoterica
Meaning of muddle
- verb To mix together, to mix up; to confuse.
- verb To mash slightly for use in a cocktail.
- verb To dabble in mud.
Questions about the past tense of muddle
- What is the past tense of muddle?
- The past tense of muddle is muddled.
- What is the past participle of muddle?
- The past participle of muddle is muddled.
- Is muddle a regular or irregular verb?
- Muddle is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
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