Irregular Verbs

Irregular Verb Forget: forget - forgot - forgotten

Published September 7, 2025 · 2 views

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

Base formSimple pastPast participle
forgetforgotforgotten

How to Use It

  • Present: I forget.
  • Past: Yesterday I forgot.
  • Present perfect: I have forgotten.

Remember

Use the past participle (forgotten) after have, has or had, and in passive sentences. Learn the three forms together: forget - forgot - forgotten.

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