Past tense of trouble
regular verb
The past tense of trouble is troubled. The past participle is also troubled.
Forms of trouble
| Base form (V1) | trouble /ˈt͡ʃɹʌbəl/ |
|---|---|
| Past tense (V2) | troubled /ˈtɹʌbl̩d/ |
| Past participle (V3) | troubled /ˈtɹʌbl̩d/ |
| Present participle | troubling |
| Third person singular | troubles /ˈtɹʌbəlz/ |
Troubled in a sentence
- You're working with troubled youth in your off time? That’s strong!From the entry strong
- The software and tourism industries continue to grow, while the steel industry remains troubled.From the entry industry
- The state of your energy field indicates that you are emotionally troubled.From the entry energy field
- The troubled Internet company announced another round of layoffs last week.From the entry troubled
- If you're southbound you shouldn't be troubled by any rain this morning.From the entry troubled
Meaning of trouble
- noun A distressing or dangerous situation.
- noun A difficulty, problem, condition, or action contributing to such a situation.
- noun A person liable to place others or themselves in such a situation.
Questions about the past tense of trouble
- What is the past tense of trouble?
- The past tense of trouble is troubled.
- What is the past participle of trouble?
- The past participle of trouble is troubled.
- Is trouble a regular or irregular verb?
- Trouble is a regular verb: its past tense adds -d.
Source and license
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