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The past tense form of 'ambush' is ambushed. Example: The soldiers ambushed the enemy during the night. (The soldiers ambushed the enemy during the night.)
Definition of “ambush”
- to attack or surprise someone by hiding and waiting for them
- to catch someone off guard or unexpectedly
Tense sentence structure and examples:
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 | ambushed |
| Past Continuous | ambushing |
| Past Perfect | ambushed |
Example
The rebels ambushed the convoy and captured the supplies.
Example
She ambushed her opponent and won the match.
Example
They were ambushing the enemy troops when reinforcements arrived.
Example
He was ambushing unsuspecting victims in the dark alleyways.
Example
By the time the target arrived, the assassins had ambushed the area.
Example
The bandits had ambushed several caravans before they were caught.
