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The past tense form of 'gallivant' is gallivanted. Example: They gallivanted through the streets of Paris, exploring every corner of the city. (They gallivanted through the streets of Paris, exploring every corner of the city.)

Definition of “gallivant”

to wander or travel aimlessly or casually
to go around in search of pleasure or amusement

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	gallivanted
Past Continuous	gallivanting
Past Perfect	gallivanted

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

We gallivanted through the countryside, taking in the beautiful scenery.

Example

She gallivanted from one party to another, enjoying the social scene.

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 gallivanting around the world, exploring different cultures.

Example

I wasn't gallivanting as much as I used to.

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 returned home, they had gallivanted through several countries.

Example

She had gallivanted to all the major cities by the end of her trip.

Is gallivanted an irregular verb in the past?

No, "gallivanted" is not an irregular past tense verb.

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