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The past tense form of 'bid' is bid. Example: He bid $100 for the antique vase at the auction. (He bid $100 for the antique vase at the auction.)
Definition of “bid”
- to offer a certain amount of money for something in an auction or sale
- to make an offer or proposal for something
- to invite or request someone to do 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 | bid |
| Past Continuous | bidding |
| Past Perfect | bid |
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 bid a high price for the artwork.
Example
I bid on several items but didn't win any.
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, she was bidding on multiple items simultaneously.
Example
We were bidding against each other for the rare book.
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 auction, he had bid on over 20 items.
Example
She had bid a significant amount for the painting.
Is bid an irregular verb in the past?
No, "bid" is not an irregular past tense verb.
