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