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The present tense form of 'den' is den or dens. Example: The fox dens in underground burrows. (The fox dens in underground burrows.)
Definition of “den”
- to confine or restrict someone or something to a den
- to provide shelter or lodging in a den
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
| Present Simple | den |
| Present Continuous | denning |
| Present Perfect | denned |
Example
The rabbit dens in a burrow.
Example
They den their dogs in a cozy crate.
Example
I am denning my cat in the spare room.
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They are denning their horses in a stable.
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She has denned her pets for the night.
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They have denned their livestock in a secure barn.
den Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
| Singular First Person (I) | den |
| Singular Second Person (You) | den |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | dens |
| Plural (We/You/They) | den |
Example
I den my pets in the garage.
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You den your animals in a secure area.
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He dens his dog in a kennel.
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She dens her cat in a cozy bed.
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It dens its young in a burrow.
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We den our pets in the house.
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You den your livestock in a barn.
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They den their animals in various shelters.
