Irregular Verbs

Irregular Verb Bite: bite - bit - bitten

Published September 17, 2025 · 5 views

The irregular verb bite does not form its past tense by adding -ed.

Base formSimple pastPast participle
bitebitbitten

How to Use It

  • Present: I bite.
  • Past: Yesterday I bit.
  • Present perfect: I have bitten.

Remember

Use the past participle (bitten) after have, has or had, and in passive sentences. Learn the three forms together: bite - bit - bitten.

See also: The Simple Past Tense and The Present Perfect Tense.