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The present tense form of 'transcend' is transcend or transcends. Example: He transcends societal expectations and follows his own path. (He transcends societal expectations and follows his own path.)
Definition of “transcend”
- to go beyond the limits of something
- to surpass or exceed something
- to exist above and independent of the material world
Tense sentence structure and examples:
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
| Present Simple | transcend |
| Present Continuous | transcending |
| Present Perfect | transcended |
Example
He transcends boundaries and explores new possibilities.
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The book transcends genres and captivates readers.
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She is transcending her limitations and striving for greatness.
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They are transcending conventional thinking and embracing innovation.
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He has transcended societal norms and created his own path.
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The team has transcended expectations and achieved remarkable success.
transcend Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
| Singular First Person (I) | transcend |
| Singular Second Person (You) | transcend |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | transcends |
| Plural (We/You/They) | transcend |
Example
I transcend my limitations.
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You transcend your limitations.
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He transcends societal expectations.
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She transcends her physical limitations.
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It transcends conventional thinking.
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We transcend our limitations.
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You transcend your boundaries.
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They transcend conventional norms.
