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The past tense form of 'hid' is hid. Example: She hid her diary under the bed. (She hid her diary under the bed.)
Definition of “hide”
- to put or keep out of sight
- to conceal oneself
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 | hid |
| Past Continuous | hiding |
| Past Perfect | hidden |
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 hid the evidence before anyone could find it.
Example
He hid his face in his hands.
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 hiding in the closet.
Example
I wasn't hiding anything from you.
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, he had hidden all the presents.
Example
She had hidden the key in a secret spot.
Is hid an irregular verb in the past?
No, "hid" is not an irregular past tense verb.
