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The past tense form of 'rest' is rested. Example: After a long day of work, she rested on the couch. (After a long day of work, she rested on the couch.)
Definition of “rest”
- to cease work or activity in order to relax, sleep, or recover strength
- to be supported or based on something
- to remain confident or assured
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 | rested |
| Past Continuous | resting |
| Past Perfect | rested |
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 rested her tired legs on the ottoman.
Example
We rested our bodies on the soft sand.
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
While on vacation, they were resting by the pool.
Example
I wasn't resting enough during that busy period.
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 I arrived, he had rested for several hours.
Example
She had rested her mind before making the decision.
Is rested an irregular verb in the past?
No, "rested" is not an irregular past tense verb.
