Past tense of trim
regular verb
The past tense of trim is trimmed. The past participle is also trimmed.
Forms of trim
| Base form (V1) | trim /ˈtɹɪm/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | trimmed /tɹɪmd/ |
| Past participle (V3) | trimmed /tɹɪmd/ |
| Present participle | trimming /ˈtɹɪmɪŋ/ |
| Third person singular | trims |
Trimmed in a sentence
- He trimmed his beard before the interview.
- The hedge needs to be trimmed.
- Soon neat rows of coyote brush rise on either side, their tops trimmed and even.2016, C Pam Zhang, How Much of These Hills Is Gold, Virago, page 101. From the entry coyote brush
- The rawhide bow guard was laced up inside, trimmed with silver buttons, feathers, and paint.2008, Thomas W. Kavanagh, Comanche Ethnography, →ISBN. From the entry bow guard
- Keeping your iggie's claws trimmed makes life much more pleasant for both of you.2007, Lenny Flank, Iguanas: Their Biology and Captive Care, page 139. From the entry iggie
Meaning of trim
- verb To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.
- verb To decorate or adorn; especially of a Christmas tree.
- verb To adjust the positions of control surfaces, sometimes using trim tabs, so as to modify or eliminate the aircraft's tendency to pitch, roll, or yaw when the cockpit controls are released.
Questions about the past tense of trim
- What is the past tense of trim?
- The past tense of trim is trimmed.
- What is the past participle of trim?
- The past participle of trim is trimmed.
- Is trim a regular or irregular verb?
- Trim is a regular verb: its past tense doubles the last letter and adds -ed.
Source and license
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