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The future tense form of 'preen' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb preen. Example: He will preen himself for the job interview. (He will preen himself for the job interview.)
Definition of “preen”
- to groom or clean oneself, especially by smoothing feathers or fur
- to devote effort to making oneself look attractive or impressive
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
| Future Simple | preen |
| Future Continuous | preening |
| Future Perfect | preened |
Example
The bird will preen its feathers after the rain stops.
Example
She will preen herself before the party.
Example
At this time tomorrow, he will be preening himself for the wedding.
Example
They will be preening their appearance before the fashion show.
Example
By the end of the week, she will have preened herself for the important event.
Example
They will have preened their outfits by the time the guests arrive.
