Past tense of regard
regular verb
The past tense of regard is regarded. The past participle is also regarded.
Forms of regard
| Base form (V1) | regard /ɹɪˈɡɑːd/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | regarded /ɹɪˈɡɑː.dəd/ |
| Past participle (V3) | regarded /ɹɪˈɡɑː.dəd/ |
| Present participle | regarding /ɹɪˈɡɑɹdɪŋ/ |
| Third person singular | regards /ɹɪˈɡɑɹdz/ |
Regarded in a sentence
- She regarded us warily.
- I always regarded tabloid journalism as a social evil.
- A singular experiment cannot be regarded as scientific proof of the existence of a phenomenon.From the entry singular
- English spelling is often regarded as confusing and unpredictable due to the mongrel nature of that language.From the entry mongrel
- This fossil animal is regarded as the ancestor of the horse.From the entry ancestor
Meaning of regard
- noun A steady look, a gaze.
- noun One's concern for another; esteem; relation, reference.
- noun A particular aspect or detail; respect, sense.
Questions about the past tense of regard
- What is the past tense of regard?
- The past tense of regard is regarded.
- What is the past participle of regard?
- The past participle of regard is regarded.
- Is regard a regular or irregular verb?
- Regard is a regular verb: its past tense adds -ed.
Source and license
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