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The past tense form of 'concede' is conceded. Example: He conceded defeat after realizing he couldn't win. (He conceded defeat after realizing he couldn't win.)
Definition of “concede”
- to admit that something is true or valid after first denying or resisting it
- to surrender or yield to an opponent or a demand
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 | conceded |
| Past Continuous | conceding |
| Past Perfect | conceded |
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 conceded his opponent's point.
Example
She conceded the game to her rival.
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
They were conceding defeat when the referee blew the whistle.
Example
I was conceding that I had made a mistake.
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 realized their mistake, they had conceded the match.
Example
She had conceded defeat before the final round.
Is conceded an irregular verb in the past?
No, "conceded" is not an irregular past tense verb.
