Past tense of qualify
regular verb
The past tense of qualify is qualified. The past participle is also qualified.
Forms of qualify
| Base form (V1) | qualify /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪ/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | qualified /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/ |
| Past participle (V3) | qualified /ˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/ |
| Present participle | qualifying |
| Third person singular | qualifies |
Qualified in a sentence
- I only qualified as an architect this summer, so I'm still a baby.From the entry baby
- Assuming that I have all the information, my qualified opinion is that your plan will work.From the entry qualified
- A famous example of qualified property can be found in most wildlife preserves.From the entry qualified property
- The university awarded five sponsorships to the five most qualified applicants.From the entry sponsorship
- He has a diploma from Harvard? Good for him: he's still not qualified for this job.From the entry good for someone
Meaning of qualify
- verb To describe or characterize something by listing its qualities.
- verb To successfully fall under some category or description by meeting requisite conditions.
- verb To make someone competent or eligible for some position or task.
Questions about the past tense of qualify
- What is the past tense of qualify?
- The past tense of qualify is qualified.
- What is the past participle of qualify?
- The past participle of qualify is qualified.
- Is qualify a regular or irregular verb?
- Qualify is a regular verb: its past tense changes -y to -ied.
Source and license
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