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The past tense form of 'bleed' is bled. Example: He bled profusely after the accident. (He bled profusely after the accident.)
Definition of “bleed”
- to lose blood from the body
- to emit or lose a liquid or gas
- to feel deep sadness or sympathy
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 | bled |
| Past Continuous | bleeding |
| Past Perfect | bled |
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
The patient bled heavily during the surgery.
Example
I accidentally bled on my new shirt.
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
She was bleeding from her nose after the fall.
Example
We noticed that the pipe was bleeding water.
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 they arrived at the hospital, he had bled excessively.
Example
She had bled for hours before seeking medical help.
Is bled an irregular verb in the past?
Yes, "bled" is an irregular past tense verb.
