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The past tense form of 'emitting' 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 (something)
- to produce and discharge (a sound, light, or odor)
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 machine emitted a loud noise.
Example
They emitted a foul smell.
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 volcano was emitting smoke and ash.
Example
She wasn't emitting any visible light.
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, the car had emitted a strange odor.
Example
He had emitted a high-pitched sound before disappearing.
Is emitted an irregular verb in the past?
No, "emitted" is not an irregular past tense verb.
