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The past tense form of 'plant' is planted. Example: She planted flowers in her garden last spring. (She planted flowers in her garden last spring.)
Definition of “plant”
- to put or set (seeds, plants, etc.) into the ground for growth
- to establish or sow (ideas, beliefs, etc.) deeply or firmly
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 | planted |
| Past Continuous | planting |
| Past Perfect | planted |
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
She planted a variety of herbs in her garden.
Example
We planted seeds in the soil.
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, she was planting flowers in her garden.
Example
I wasn't planting anything in my backyard.
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 they arrived, we had planted all the trees.
Example
She had planted a beautiful rose bush before the storm hit.
Is planted an irregular verb in the past?
No, "planted" is not an irregular past tense verb.
