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The past tense form of 'defend' is defended. Example: He defended his position during the debate. (He defended his position during the debate.)
Definition of “defend”
- to protect or support someone or something against attack, criticism, or opposition
- to argue or present reasons in favor of 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 | defended |
| Past Continuous | defending |
| Past Perfect | defended |
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 defended his honor.
Example
We defended our territory.
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 defending her beliefs.
Example
They were defending their reputation.
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 the trial started, he had defended many clients.
Example
They had defended their rights before.
Is defended an irregular verb in the past?
No, "defended" is not an irregular past tense verb.
