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The past tense form of 'install' is installed. Example: They installed a new software on their computers. (They installed a new software on their computers.)

Definition of “install”

to set up or put in place for use
to place (someone) in a position or office

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	installed
Past Continuous	installing
Past Perfect	installed

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

They installed a new air conditioning system in their house.

Example

I installed the latest version of the app on my phone.

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, he was installing a new sound system in his car.

Example

We were installing new equipment in the office.

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 moved in, they had installed all the necessary appliances.

Example

She had installed the software before the deadline.

Is installed an irregular verb in the past?

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

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