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