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The past tense form of 'sheathe' is sheathed. Example: He sheathed his sword after the battle. (He sheathed his sword after the battle.)
Definition of “sheathe”
- to put a weapon, such as a sword, into a sheath
- to cover or enclose 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 | sheathed |
| Past Continuous | sheathing |
| Past Perfect | sheathed |
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
He sheathed his sword after the battle.
Example
I sheathed my dagger before leaving.
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, he was sheathing his sword.
Example
I wasn't sheathing my weapon because I needed it at hand.
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, he had sheathed his sword.
Example
She had sheathed her knife before the incident.
Is sheathed an irregular verb in the past?
No, "sheathed" is not an irregular past tense verb.
