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