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The past tense form of 'regret' is regretted. Example: She regretted not taking the job offer. (She regretted not taking the job offer.)

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:

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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	regretted
Past Continuous	regretting
Past Perfect	regretted

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 regretted her decision to drop out of college.

Example

He regretted not spending more time with his family.

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 moment, she was regretting her impulsive actions.

Example

I wasn't regretting my decision to quit my job.

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 he realized his mistake, he had regretted his decision.

Example

She had regretted not taking the opportunity when it was presented.

Is regretted an irregular verb in the past?

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

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