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The past tense form of 'unplug' is unplugged. Example: She unplugged the television before leaving the house. (She unplugged the television before leaving the house.)

Definition of “unplug”

to disconnect or remove the plug from an electrical device
to disconnect or remove from a power source
to take a break or disconnect from technology or work

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	unplugged
Past Continuous	unplugging
Past Perfect	unplugged

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 unplugged the computer after finishing her work.

Example

We unplugged all the appliances during the power outage.

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 unplugging all the devices in the office.

Example

I wasn't unplugging anything because I forgot.

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 she realized it, she had unplugged the wrong cable.

Example

They had unplugged all the electronics before the storm hit.

Is unplugged an irregular verb in the past?

No, "unplugged" is not an irregular past tense verb.

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