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The past tense form of 'deadhead' is deadheaded. Example: She deadheaded the roses to promote new blooms. (She deadheaded the roses to promote new blooms.)
Definition of “deadhead”
- to remove the dead or withered flowers from a plant to encourage new growth
- to travel as a passenger without paying, especially on an airline flight that is operating at full capacity
- to operate a vehicle or equipment without carrying any passengers or cargo
Tense sentence structure and examples:
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 | deadheaded |
| Past Continuous | deadheading |
| Past Perfect | deadheaded |
Example
She deadheaded the plants in her garden.
Example
I deadheaded the roses yesterday.
Example
At that time, she was deadheading the flowers in the garden.
Example
I wasn't deadheading any plants during the winter.
Example
By the time she finished, she had deadheaded all the plants in the garden.
Example
He had deadheaded the roses before they wilted.
