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The past tense form of 'roar' is roared. Example: The lion roared loudly in the jungle. (The lion roared loudly in the jungle.)
Definition of “roar”
- to make a loud, deep, and prolonged sound
- to speak or shout loudly and aggressively
- to move with great force or speed
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 | roared |
| Past Continuous | roaring |
| Past Perfect | roared |
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
The thunderstorm roared throughout the night.
Example
She roared at him in anger.
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
The wind was roaring through the trees.
Example
They were roaring with laughter at the comedian's jokes.
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 arrived, the engine had roared to life.
Example
He had roared his approval before the performance ended.
Is roared an irregular verb in the past?
No, "roared" is not an irregular past tense verb.
