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The past tense form of 'prefer' is preferred. Example: She preferred tea over coffee. (She preferred tea over coffee.)
Definition of “prefer”
- to like or favor one thing over another
- to choose or select something as the better or more desirable option
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 | preferred |
| Past Continuous | preferring |
| Past Perfect | preferred |
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 preferred the blue dress over the red one.
Example
We preferred to watch a movie instead of going to the party.
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 preferring to work alone.
Example
I wasn't preferring to spend my money on unnecessary things.
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 preferred a different option.
Example
She had preferred to take the earlier flight.
Is preferred an irregular verb in the past?
No, "preferred" is not an irregular past tense verb.
