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The present tense form of 'hurtling' is hurtle or hurtles. Example: The rocket hurtles through space at an astonishing velocity. (The rocket hurtles through space at an astonishing velocity.)
Definition of “hurtle”
- to move rapidly or forcefully in a particular direction
- to throw or propel something with great force
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
| Present Simple | hurtle |
| Present Continuous | hurtling |
| Present Perfect | hurtled |
Example
The cyclist hurtles down the hill.
Example
He hurtles insults at his opponent.
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They are hurtling towards the finish line.
Example
The meteor is hurtling towards Earth.
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She has hurtled through the air on a bungee jump.
Example
They have hurtled themselves into the unknown.
hurtle Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
| Singular First Person (I) | hurtle |
| Singular Second Person (You) | hurtle |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | hurtles |
| Plural (We/You/They) | hurtle |
Example
I hurtle down the track.
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You hurtle through the air.
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He hurtles towards the finish line.
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She hurtles down the slope.
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It hurtles through space.
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We hurtle towards our goals.
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You hurtle through the water.
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They hurtle down the hill.
