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The past tense form of 'pry' is pried. Example: He pried open the locked door with a crowbar. (He pried open the locked door with a crowbar.)
Definition of “pry”
- to inquire impertinently or unnecessarily into something
- to extract, remove, or open (something) with difficulty or by force
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 | pried |
| Past Continuous | prying |
| Past Perfect | pried |
Example
He pried open the box to see what was inside.
Example
She pried into his personal life and uncovered some secrets.
Example
They were prying into her financial records without permission.
Example
I was prying the lid off the jar when it suddenly opened.
Example
By the time I arrived, he had pried open the lock.
Example
She had pried out the stuck drawer before I got there.
