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The future tense form of 'regret' is formed by using the auxiliary verb will followed by the base form of the verb regret. Example: They will regret not saving money for their retirement. (They will regret not saving money for their retirement.)
Definition of “regret”
- to feel sorrow or remorse for something that has happened or that one has done
- to wish that one had not done something
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 | regret |
| Future Continuous | regretting |
| Future Perfect | regretted |
Example
She will regret not taking the opportunity.
Example
They will regret not listening to their parents' advice.
Example
At this time tomorrow, I will be regretting my decision.
Example
They will be regretting not attending the important meeting.
Example
By the end of the year, she will have regretted her choices.
Example
They will have regretted not taking the risk.
