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The past tense form of 'piggyback' is piggybacked. Example: He piggybacked his little sister across the field. (He piggybacked his little sister across the field.)
Definition of “piggyback”
- to carry or transport someone or something on one's back or shoulders
- to take advantage of or benefit from someone else's efforts or resources
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
| Past Simple | piggybacked |
| Past Continuous | piggybacking |
| Past Perfect | piggybacked |
Example
He piggybacked his friend to the finish line.
Example
We piggybacked our luggage up the stairs.
Example
At that time, she was piggybacking her younger brother.
Example
I wasn't piggybacking anyone during the hike.
Example
By the time they reached the summit, they had piggybacked each other multiple times.
Example
She had piggybacked her child for hours before they found a taxi.
