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The past tense form of 'grind' is ground. Example: She ground the coffee beans for her morning brew. (She ground the coffee beans for her morning brew.)
Definition of “grind”
- to reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing it
- to sharpen, smooth, or produce something by rubbing it against a hard surface
- to work hard and persistently
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 | ground |
| Past Continuous | grinding |
| Past Perfect | ground |
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
She ground the pepper for the recipe.
Example
I ground my own coffee beans.
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, she was grinding the metal to shape it.
Example
I wasn't grinding my teeth in my sleep.
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 finished, he had ground all the spices.
Example
She had ground her own flour before the party.
Is ground an irregular verb in the past?
No, "ground" is not an irregular past tense verb.
