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The present tense form of 'lash' is lash or lashes. Example: She lashes out in anger when she's upset. (She lashes out in anger when she's upset.)
Definition of “lash”
- to strike or beat with a whip or a similar implement
- to move forcefully or violently
- to criticize severely or angrily
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 | lash |
| Present Continuous | lashing |
| Present Perfect | lashed |
Example
He lashes the water with his fishing rod.
Example
She lashes her tail in excitement.
Example
The wind is lashing the trees outside.
Example
They are lashing the boat to the dock.
Example
She has lashed the tent to the ground to prevent it from blowing away.
Example
They have lashed the logs together to build a raft.
lash 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) | lash |
| Singular Second Person (You) | lash |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | lashes |
| Plural (We/You/They) | lash |
Example
I lash the water with my paddle.
Example
You lash the rope to secure it.
Example
He lashes the horse to make it go faster.
Example
She lashes out in anger when she's upset.
Example
It lashes its tail in annoyance.
Example
We lash the branches together to build a shelter.
Example
You lash the logs to create a raft.
Example
They lash the waves with their oars.
