Irregular Verbs

Irregular Verb Think: think - thought - thought

Published January 19, 2026 · 3 views

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

Base formSimple pastPast participle
thinkthoughtthought

How to Use It

  • Present: I think.
  • Past: Yesterday I thought.
  • Present perfect: I have thought.

Remember

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

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