Past tense of pocket
regular verb
The past tense of pocket is pocketed. The past participle is also pocketed.
Forms of pocket
| Base form (V1) | pocket /ˈpɒk.ɪt/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | pocketed |
| Past participle (V3) | pocketed |
| Present participle | pocketing |
| Third person singular | pockets /ˈpɒk.ɪts/ |
Pocketed in a sentence
- Record executives pocketed most of the young singer's earnings.
- More starches as fillers, less costly than proteins, more money pocketed by the companies.2026 January 5, u/easyandthorny, “Is pâté a healthier option than flaked, grilled or in gravy?”, in r/catfood. From the entry cheapflation
- To play his part out, he re-enveloped and pocketed it.1919, William De Morgan, chapter XX, in The Old Madhouse, Toronto, Ont.: J[oseph] M[alaby] Dent and Sons, Ltd., page 308. From the entry envelope
- Some MEPs from some countries may have pocketed £2m more than I have by observing the letter but not the spirit of the rules.2009 February 23, Laurence Peter, quoting Chris Davies, “Euro MP expenses 'can reach £1m'”, in BBC News, archived from the original on 10…. From the entry letter
Meaning of pocket
- noun A bag stitched to an item of clothing, used for carrying small items.
- noun A person's financial resources.
- noun An indention and cavity with a net sack or similar structure (into which the balls are to be struck) at each corner and one centered on each side of a pool or snooker table.
Questions about the past tense of pocket
- What is the past tense of pocket?
- The past tense of pocket is pocketed.
- What is the past participle of pocket?
- The past participle of pocket is pocketed.
- Is pocket a regular or irregular verb?
- Pocket is a regular verb: its past tense adds -ed.
Source and license
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