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The past tense form of 'adhere' is adhered. Example: He adhered the poster to the wall with tape. (He adhered the poster to the wall with tape.)
Definition of “adhere”
- to stick firmly to a surface or substance
- to follow closely or remain loyal to a belief, rule, or principle
- to be consistent or in accordance with something
Tense sentence structure and examples:
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Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Past Simple | adhered |
| Past Continuous | adhering |
| Past Perfect | adhered |
Past Simple
The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions or events that occurred at a specific point in the past.
Subject + Past Simple Verb + (Object)
Example
He adhered to the rules of the game.
Example
She adhered to the instructions given.
Past Continuous
The past continuous tense is used to indicate actions or events that were in progress or happening at a specific point in the past.
Subject + was/were + Present Participle + (Object)
Example
At that time, they were adhering to the company's policies.
Example
I wasn't adhering to the diet plan.
Past Perfect
The past perfect tense is used to show that one past action or event occurred before another past action or event, emphasizing the order of events in the past.
Subject + had + Past Participle + (Object)
Example
By the end of the project, she had adhered to all the requirements.
Example
They had adhered to the safety regulations.
Is adhered an irregular verb in the past?
No, "adhered" is not an irregular past tense verb.
