Irregular Verbs

Irregular Verb Leave: leave - left - left

Published October 2, 2025 · 2 views

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

Base formSimple pastPast participle
leaveleftleft

How to Use It

  • Present: I leave.
  • Past: Yesterday I left.
  • Present perfect: I have left.

Remember

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

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