Past tense of overclock
regular verb
The past tense of overclock is overclocked. The past participle is also overclocked.
Forms of overclock
| Base form (V1) | overclock |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | overclocked |
| Past participle (V3) | overclocked |
| Present participle | overclocking |
| Third person singular | overclocks |
Meaning of overclock
- verb To run a processor (CPU), or any electronic logic device, at a speed higher than is recommended by the manufacturer.
- noun The act of overclocking.
Questions about the past tense of overclock
- What is the past tense of overclock?
- The past tense of overclock is overclocked.
- What is the past participle of overclock?
- The past participle of overclock is overclocked.
- Is overclock a regular or irregular verb?
- Overclock is a regular verb: its past tense adds -ed.
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