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The past tense form of 'coddle' is coddled. Example: She coddled her children and never let them face any difficulties. (She coddled her children and never let them face any difficulties.)

Definition of “coddle”

to treat someone in an indulgent or overprotective way
to cook (an egg) gently just below the boiling point

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	coddled
Past Continuous	coddling
Past Perfect	coddled

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

She coddled her children and protected them from any harm.

Example

He coddled his plants and ensured they received the right amount of sunlight.

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 coddling her injured cat and providing it with extra care.

Example

I wasn't coddling myself; I was just taking some time for self-care.

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 grew up, she had coddled her children and made sure they had a comfortable upbringing.

Example

He had coddled his prized possessions and kept them in pristine condition.

Is coddled an irregular verb in the past?

No, "coddled" is not an irregular past tense verb.

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