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The past tense form of 'furl' is furled. Example: He furled the flag at the end of the day. (He furled the flag at the end of the day.)
Definition of “furl”
- to roll or fold up tightly
- to secure or fasten something by rolling or folding it
- to shorten or reduce in size
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 | furled |
| Past Continuous | furling |
| Past Perfect | furled |
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 furled the map and put it in his pocket.
Example
She furled the banner after the event.
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 moment, they were furling the flag.
Example
I was furling the rope to secure it.
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 he arrived, they had furled the tent.
Example
She had furled the document before leaving.
Is furled an irregular verb in the past?
No, "furled" is not an irregular past tense verb.
