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