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The past tense form of 'bestrode' is bestrode. Example: He bestrode the horse and rode off into the sunset. (He bestrode the horse and rode off into the sunset.)

Definition of “bestride”

to stand or sit with a leg on each side of something
to dominate or control 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	bestrode
Past Continuous	bestriding
Past Perfect	bestrode

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 bestrode the horse and galloped away.

Example

She bestrode the motorcycle with confidence.

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 moment, he was bestriding the elephant in the parade.

Example

They were bestriding the market with their superior products.

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 time he retired, he had bestrode the corporate world.

Example

She had bestrode the political landscape for decades.

Is bestrode an irregular verb in the past?

Yes, "bestrode" is an irregular past tense verb.

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