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The past tense form of 'dig' is dug. Example: He dug a hole in the backyard for planting flowers. (He dug a hole in the backyard for planting flowers.)
Definition of “dig”
- to break up, turn over, or remove earth, sand, etc., as with a shovel, spade, bulldozer, or claw; make an excavation.
- to make one's way or work by or as by removing or turning over material
- to uncover or bring to light by search, inquiry, etc.
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 | dug |
| Past Continuous | digging |
| Past Perfect | dug |
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 dug a hole in the ground.
Example
We dug up some buried treasure.
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, they were digging a foundation for the building.
Example
I wasn't digging in the right spot.
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, he had dug a deep hole.
Example
She had dug up some interesting information.
Is dug an irregular verb in the past?
Yes, "dug" is an irregular past tense verb.
