Past tense of outrun
irregular verb
The past tense of outrun is outran. The past participle is outrun.
Forms of outrun
| Base form (V1) | outrun /ˈaʊtɹʌn/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | outran /ˌaʊtˈɹæn/ |
| Past participle (V3) | outrun /ˈaʊtɹʌn/ |
| Present participle | outrunning |
| Third person singular | outruns |
Meaning of outrun
- verb To run faster than.
- verb To exceed or overextend.
- noun In ski jumping, the flat or uphill area past the landing point, where the skier can slow down.
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Questions about the past tense of outrun
- What is the past tense of outrun?
- The past tense of outrun is outran.
- What is the past participle of outrun?
- The past participle of outrun is outrun.
- Is outrun a regular or irregular verb?
- Outrun is an irregular verb: its past tense is not formed with -ed.
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