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