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The past tense form of 'rebuild' is rebuilt. Example: After the earthquake, they rebuilt their homes. (After the earthquake, they rebuilt their homes.)

Definition of “rebuild”

to build again after destruction or damage
to restore to a previous condition or state

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	rebuilt
Past Continuous	rebuilding
Past Perfect	rebuilt

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

They rebuilt the bridge after it collapsed.

Example

She rebuilt her career after facing setbacks.

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 rebuilding their house.

Example

I wasn't rebuilding my life; I was starting anew.

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 moved in, they had rebuilt the entire structure.

Example

She had rebuilt her confidence by the end of the therapy sessions.

Is rebuilt an irregular verb in the past?

No, "rebuilt" is not an irregular past tense verb.

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