Past tense of subcontract
regular verb
The past tense of subcontract is subcontracted. The past participle is also subcontracted.
Forms of subcontract
| Base form (V1) | subcontract /ˌsʌb.kənˈtrækt/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | subcontracted |
| Past participle (V3) | subcontracted |
| Present participle | subcontracting |
| Third person singular | subcontracts |
Meaning of subcontract
- verb To contract out portions of a larger contracted project.
- noun A portion of a contracted project that is contracted out in turn.
Questions about the past tense of subcontract
- What is the past tense of subcontract?
- The past tense of subcontract is subcontracted.
- What is the past participle of subcontract?
- The past participle of subcontract is subcontracted.
- Is subcontract a regular or irregular verb?
- Subcontract is a regular verb: its past tense adds -ed.
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