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The past tense form of 'pursue' is pursued. Example: He pursued his dreams relentlessly. (He pursued his dreams relentlessly.)
Definition of “pursue”
- to follow or chase after someone or something
- to strive to achieve or accomplish something
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 | pursued |
| Past Continuous | pursuing |
| Past Perfect | pursued |
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
He pursued a career in medicine.
Example
She pursued her education in a foreign country.
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 pursuing a degree in engineering.
Example
She wasn't pursuing any specific job opportunities.
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 he graduated, he had pursued various internships.
Example
She had pursued her dreams relentlessly.
Is pursued an irregular verb in the past?
No, "pursued" is not an irregular past tense verb.
