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The past tense form of 'decide' is decided. Example: She decided to go on a vacation last summer. (She decided to go on a vacation last summer.)

Definition of “decide”

to make a choice or come to a conclusion
to determine or settle 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	decided
Past Continuous	deciding
Past Perfect	decided

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 decided to pursue a career in medicine.

Example

We decided to have dinner at the new restaurant.

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, he was deciding which university to attend.

Example

I wasn't deciding based on others' opinions.

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, we had decided on a plan.

Example

She had decided to quit her job before she received the promotion.

Is decided an irregular verb in the past?

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

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