Past tense of mumble
regular verb
The past tense of mumble is mumbled. The past participle is also mumbled.
Forms of mumble
| Base form (V1) | mumble /ˈmʌmbəl/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | mumbled |
| Past participle (V3) | mumbled |
| Present participle | mumbling |
| Third person singular | mumbles |
Mumbled in a sentence
- “I wonder if his Great Uncle was a Master Baiter?” mumbled Panda, laughing to himself.2018, Harry H. Batsford, The Monuments of Panda Johnson, page 41. From the entry master baiter
- “I could try a ciphertext-only attack,” he mumbled to no one in particular.2005, Ryan Russell, Peter A Riley, Jay Beale, Chris Hurley, Tom Parker, Brian Hatch, Stealing the Network: How to Own an Identity: How to…. From the entry rubber-hose cryptanalysis
- “You know,” she mumbled around a huge, heavenly biteful, “I’ve been everywhere in this world.1999, Jill Shalvis, Who’s the Boss?, Harlequin, →ISBN, page 124. From the entry biteful
- "We are going to run them machines an' don't you forgit it," mumbled Hellig, and lurched forward.1909, Edward Stratemeyer, The Rover Boys on Treasure Isle. From the entry forgit
- “Hoggans?” Chloe mumbled around a mouthful of herby pasty.2017, Kathleen Ernst, Mining for Justice, Llewellyn Worldwide, →ISBN. From the entry hoggan
Meaning of mumble
- verb To speak unintelligibly or inaudibly; to fail to articulate.
- verb To chew something gently with closed lips.
- noun A quiet or unintelligible vocalization; a low tone of voice.
Questions about the past tense of mumble
- What is the past tense of mumble?
- The past tense of mumble is mumbled.
- What is the past participle of mumble?
- The past participle of mumble is mumbled.
- Is mumble a regular or irregular verb?
- Mumble is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
Source and license
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