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The past tense form of 'emitted' is emitted. Example: The factory emitted harmful gases into the atmosphere. (The factory emitted harmful gases into the atmosphere.)
Definition of “emit”
- to release or give off (a substance, sound, or energy)
- to express or communicate (a feeling, quality, or characteristic)
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 | emitted |
| Past Continuous | emitting |
| Past Perfect | emitted |
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
The car emitted a loud noise.
Example
They emitted a strong odor.
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
The machine was emitting a strange sound.
Example
I wasn't emitting any visible signs of nervousness.
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 noticed, the device had emitted a high-pitched sound.
Example
She had emitted a sense of calmness throughout the meeting.
Is emitted an irregular verb in the past?
No, "emitted" is not an irregular past tense verb.
