Past tense of overcompensate
regular verb
The past tense of overcompensate is overcompensated. The past participle is also overcompensated.
Forms of overcompensate
| Base form (V1) | overcompensate |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | overcompensated |
| Past participle (V3) | overcompensated |
| Present participle | overcompensating |
| Third person singular | overcompensates |
Meaning of overcompensate
- verb To do an excessive amount in one area in an effort to overcome a perceived lack in another area.
- verb To provide with excessive pay or reward for work performed.
Questions about the past tense of overcompensate
- What is the past tense of overcompensate?
- The past tense of overcompensate is overcompensated.
- What is the past participle of overcompensate?
- The past participle of overcompensate is overcompensated.
- Is overcompensate a regular or irregular verb?
- Overcompensate is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
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