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The present tense form of 'override' is override or overrides. Example: She overrides the default settings to customize her preferences. (She overrides the default settings to customize her preferences.)
Definition of “override”
- to use one's authority to reject or change a decision, rule, or action
- to replace or supersede something with a new or different version
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 | override |
| Present Continuous | overriding |
| Present Perfect | overridden |
Example
He overrides the default settings to suit his preferences.
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They override the existing rules to accommodate special cases.
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She is overriding the system's recommendations based on her experience.
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We are overriding the previous instructions and following a new strategy.
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He has overridden the previous decision with his own judgment.
Example
They have overridden the default settings for better performance.
override 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) | override |
| Singular Second Person (You) | override |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | overrides |
| Plural (We/You/They) | override |
Example
I override the default settings.
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You override the default settings.
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He overrides the default settings.
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She overrides the default settings.
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It overrides the default settings.
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We override the default settings.
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You override the default settings.
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They override the default settings.
