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The past tense form of 'plow' is plowed. Example: He plowed the field to prepare it for planting. (He plowed the field to prepare it for planting.)
Definition of “plow”
- to turn up the earth with a plow, especially before sowing
- to clear or open up (a path or way)
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 | plowed |
| Past Continuous | plowing |
| Past Perfect | plowed |
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 plowed the field with his tractor.
Example
We plowed a path through the snow.
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 plowing the fields.
Example
I wasn't plowing the driveway because the snow had melted.
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 arrived, they had plowed the road.
Example
She had plowed the field before planting the seeds.
Is plowed an irregular verb in the past?
No, "plowed" is not an irregular past tense verb.
