Irregular Verb Bear: bear - bore - borne
The irregular verb bear does not form its past tense by adding -ed.
| Base form | Simple past | Past participle |
|---|---|---|
| bear | bore | borne |
How to Use It
- Present: I bear.
- Past: Yesterday I bore.
- Present perfect: I have borne.
Remember
Use the past participle (borne) after have, has or had, and in passive sentences. Learn the three forms together: bear - bore - borne.
See also: The Simple Past Tense and The Present Perfect Tense.