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The past tense form of 'gather' is gathered. Example: They gathered all the necessary materials for the project. (They gathered all the necessary materials for the project.)
Definition of “gather”
- to come together, accumulate, or collect
- to bring together or assemble
- to learn or discover information
Tense sentence structure and examples:
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 | gathered |
| Past Continuous | gathering |
| Past Perfect | gathered |
Example
We gathered around the campfire to share stories.
Example
She gathered all the documents for the meeting.
Example
They were gathering evidence to support their claim.
Example
I wasn't gathering enough information to make an informed decision.
Example
By the time they arrived, we had gathered all the necessary supplies.
Example
She had gathered enough data to draw a conclusion.
