Past tense of tremble
regular verb
The past tense of tremble is trembled. The past participle is also trembled.
Forms of tremble
| Base form (V1) | tremble /ˈtɹɛmbl̩/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | trembled /ˈtɹɛmbl̩d/ |
| Past participle (V3) | trembled /ˈtɹɛmbl̩d/ |
| Present participle | trembling /ˈtɹɛmblɪŋ/ |
| Third person singular | trembles |
Trembled in a sentence
- His advisors mouth-breathed at the side of His Obesity, who trembled with delight.2017, Ron Smith, The Humility of the Brutes, Louisiana State University Press, →ISBN, page 33. From the entry mouth-breathe
- “She used the sacred name.” Melanie held her hand to her mouth and trembled.2014 January 1, Claire Chilton, Deceased Dora (Teen Fantasy Series), Ragz Books, →ISBN. From the entry Fredward
- Mama sent me to my room for telling fibs.' Nella's bottom lip trembled.2010, Michelle Styles, chapter 4, in Compromising Miss Milton (Mills & Boon Historical), Richmond, Surrey: Mills & Boon, →ISBN. From the entry Banbury story of a cock and a bull
- “All traffic all the time, every minute on the minute.” The radio waves trembled with Mother’s voice.2004 June, Martin Mundt, The Crawling Abattoir, 3rd edition, Twilight Tales, page 103. From the entry nuts to butts
- His lower lip trembled as he blinked up at her from behind his round, Harry Potter spectacles.2003, Jill Mansell, Staying at Daisy's, page 101. From the entry Harry Potter spectacles
Meaning of tremble
- verb To shake, quiver, or vibrate.
- verb To fear; to be afraid.
- noun A shake, quiver, or vibration.
Questions about the past tense of tremble
- What is the past tense of tremble?
- The past tense of tremble is trembled.
- What is the past participle of tremble?
- The past participle of tremble is trembled.
- Is tremble a regular or irregular verb?
- Tremble is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
Source and license
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