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The past tense form of 'overcharge' is overcharged. Example: The mechanic overcharged me for the repairs. (The mechanic overcharged me for the repairs.)
Definition of “overcharge”
- to charge someone more than the correct or fair price for something
- to charge an excessive amount for goods or services
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 | overcharged |
| Past Continuous | overcharging |
| Past Perfect | overcharged |
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
The store overcharged me for the item.
Example
He overcharged his customers for the service.
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, they were overcharging their customers.
Example
She was overcharging for her services.
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 end of the month, he had overcharged several clients.
Example
They had overcharged their customers for years.
Is overcharged an irregular verb in the past?
No, "overcharged" is not an irregular past tense verb.
