Past tense of retread
regular verb
The past tense of retread is retreaded. The past participle is also retreaded.
Forms of retread
| Base form (V1) | retread /ɹiːˈtɹɛd/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | retreaded |
| Past participle (V3) | retreaded |
| Present participle | retreading |
| Third person singular | retreads |
Past tense of retread by meaning
- to replace the traction-providing surface of a vehicle that employs tires, tracks or...: retreaded
- to tread again, to walk along again, to follow a path again.: retrod
Retreaded in a sentence
- There was no evidence to suggest that the fact that both tyres had been retreaded 3 times was a factor in the failure occurrence.1993 June, Presidency of Civil Aviation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, “1.12.13.6.3 Visual and Microscopic Examinations”, in...
Meaning of retread
- verb To replace the traction-providing surface of a vehicle that employs tires, tracks or treads.
- verb To renew the tread of a tyre, providing a cheaper alternative to buying a new tyre, but potentially introducing a risk of premature failure if performed improperly.
- noun A used tire whose surface, the tread, has been replaced to extend its life and use.
Questions about the past tense of retread
- What is the past tense of retread?
- The past tense of retread is retreaded.
- What is the past participle of retread?
- The past participle of retread is retreaded.
- Is retread a regular or irregular verb?
- Retread is a regular verb: its past tense adds -ed.
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