Past tense of recycle
regular verb
The past tense of recycle is recycled. The past participle is also recycled.
Forms of recycle
| Base form (V1) | recycle /ˌɹiːˈsaɪkəl/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | recycled |
| Past participle (V3) | recycled |
| Present participle | recycling |
| Third person singular | recycles |
Recycled in a sentence
- Both paper and plastic can be recycled.
- Anyone who fails may be “recycled” through training up to three more times to try again, but will be sent home if success in this program is not achieved.2006, Barbara Schading, Richard Schading, A Civilian's Guide to the U.S. Military, page 102
- Recycled sewer water is opposed by many sanitation agencies due to the yuck factor.From the entry yuck factor
- This paper cup is pulpable: it can be recycled in the normal paper-recycling stream.From the entry pulpable
- Put the empties out to be recycled.From the entry empty
Meaning of recycle
- verb To break down and reuse component materials.
- verb To reuse as a whole.
- verb To collect or place in a bin for recycling.
Questions about the past tense of recycle
- What is the past tense of recycle?
- The past tense of recycle is recycled.
- What is the past participle of recycle?
- The past participle of recycle is recycled.
- Is recycle a regular or irregular verb?
- Recycle is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
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