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The past tense form of 'spare' is spared. Example: He spared the mouse and let it go free. (He spared the mouse and let it go free.)
Definition of “spare”
- to refrain from harming or killing someone or something
- to give or allow (something) as a share or portion
- to save or set aside (money, time, etc.) for a particular purpose
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 | spared |
| Past Continuous | sparing |
| Past Perfect | spared |
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 spared her from the punishment.
Example
We spared no expense for the celebration.
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, he was sparing no effort to finish the project.
Example
They were sparing no expense to make the event memorable.
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, she had spared enough money for the trip.
Example
He had spared no time to complete the task.
Is spared an irregular verb in the past?
No, "spared" is not an irregular past tense verb.
