Irregular verbsEnglish words

Cast a line / cast a net / cast a fishing rod

He decided to cast a line into the lake early in the morning. They cast a net to catch fish for the big feast. She learned how to cast a fishing rod perfectly during her summer camp.

cling, clung, clung (It means to hold on tightly or to stick closely to something).

The child likes to cling to his mother when he feels scared. Wet clothes tend to cling to your skin. She clung to her dreams despite the challenges.

shed, shed, shed - means to discard or get rid of something, often used in the context of shedding light (clarifying), shedding leaves (falling off),

I shed my old clothes to make room for new ones. I shed my winter coat when the weather warmed up. She has shed her insecurities over time.

Cast, cast, cast

He will cast the fishing line into the water. The artist decided to cast the statue in bronze. The director will cast the main character next week.

beget, begot, begotten

He hopes to beget a new generation of thinkers. In ancient times, kings begot many heirs. She has begotten three children who are all very talented.

shrink, shrank, shrunk - means to become smaller or to reduce in size, usually because of heat, pressure, or a natural process.

The sweater will shrink if you wash it in hot water. Yesterday, the ice shrank as the sun came out. My favorite shirt has shrunk after many washes.

Bear, bore, borne or born

I will bear the responsibility for the project. He bore the heavy load up the hill. They have borne witness to many historical events.

befall, befell, befallen

Many challenges may befall those who seek adventure. It was a tragedy that befell the village during the storm. What will befallen us in the future is still unknown.

Saw, sewed, sawn

I saw the carpenter saws the wood every day. I sawed the wood to make a shelf. He has sawn the metal pieces for the sculpture.

seek, sought, sought

I will seek advice from my teacher before the exam. They sought shelter from the rain during the storm. She has sought new opportunities to grow in her career.

Overcome, overcame, overcome

She worked hard to overcome her fear of speaking in public. He overcame many obstacles to achieve his dreams. They have overcome their differences and are now good friends.

Deal, Dealt, Dealt

I deal with customers every day at my job. I dealt with the situation as best as I could. She will deal the cards for the game.

Bear, bore, born

She will bear the weight of the heavy box. He bore the pain bravely during the race. The baby was born in the early morning.

Behold, beheld, beheld

Behold the beauty of the sunset over the mountains. I beheld a rare sight when I visited the jungle. We have beheld the beauty of the ancient cathedral.

Hide, hid, hidden

I will hide the gift in the closet. She hid her diary under the bed. The treasure was hidden in a secret place.

Lay, laid, laid

I will lay the book on the table. She laid the blanket on the grass for a picnic. He has laid the keys on the counter.

Grind, ground, ground

I like to grind coffee beans every morning. She ground the spices to make a delicious curry. The teacher said we need to ground our ideas before presenting them.

Wind, wound, wound (verb)

He wound the clock every week to keep it running. The wind blew gently through the trees. He needs to wind the toy to make it work.

Tread, trod, trodden

He treads lightly on the ice to avoid slipping. She treads carefully when discussing sensitive topics with her friends. I tread carefully on the icy sidewalk.

stick, stuck, stuck

I need to stick this stamp on the envelope. The toy got stuck under the couch. She felt stuck in her routine and wanted a change.

uphold, upheld, upheld

The judge decided to uphold the previous ruling in the case. It is important to uphold the values of honesty and respect in our community. The organization works hard to uphold the rights of all individuals.

Strive, strove, striven

I strive to do my best in school every day. Last year, I strove to improve my grades. They have striven for peace in their community for many years.

swim, swam, swum

I love to swim in the ocean during summer. Yesterday, I swam in the pool for two hours. She has swum in many competitions this year.

string, strung, strung

She decided to string the beads together to make a necklace. The musician strung his guitar before the concert. He strung the lights around the tree for the party.

undergo, underwent, undergone

The patient will undergo surgery next week. She underwent a lot of training to become a professional athlete. Many changes have been undergone by the company in the last year.

spring, sprang, sprung

The cat will spring onto the table. Yesterday, the dog sprang into the air to catch the ball. He has sprung into action to help his friend.

sow/ sowed/ sown - (to plant seeds in the ground or to spread something; like ideas or feelings)

In spring, we sow seeds in the garden to grow vegetables. The teacher aims to sow the seeds of curiosity in her students. He sowed doubt in her mind with his negative comments.

Sting/ Stung/ Stung - to cause a sharp pain, often from an insect or plant, or to feel a sharp, unpleasant sensation.

The bee will sting if you get too close. Yesterday, I was stung by a wasp while playing outside. She felt stung by his harsh words.

Slay/ Slew/ Slain - (to kill or destroy, often in a dramatic or violent way)

The knight vowed to slay the dragon that terrorized the village. In the battle, the hero slew many enemies to protect his kingdom. The monster was slain by the brave warrior in a fierce fight.

spin/ spun/ spun - to turn around rapidly or to make something turn in a circular

The child loves to spin around in circles until he gets dizzy. She spun the wheel to see where it would land. The news article had a spin that made the situation seem more positive.

Spit, spat, spat - to forcefully expel or eject saliva from the mouth

He spat on the ground in disgust. She couldn't help but spit out the bitter medicine. The child was told not to spit while playing outside.

Sew/ sewed/ sewn

I love to sew my own clothes on the weekends. She sewed a beautiful dress for the party last night. The quilt was sewn by my grandmother many years ago.

spill/ spilt/ spilt

I accidentally spill my drink on the table. She spilt the milk all over the floor. He always spills the beans about surprises.

Swear/ Swore/ sworn - to make a serious promise

I swear to tell the truth. He swore he would help me with my homework. They have sworn to protect the environment.

Creep/ Crept/ Crept - to move slowly and quietly, often in a sneaky or stealthy way.

The cat likes to creep up on the birds in the garden. He crept quietly down the hallway to avoid waking anyone. They will creep into the room to surprise their friend.

Flee/ Fled/ Fled - to run away from something, especially danger or trouble.

The animals had to flee the forest when the fire started. She decided to flee the country to find safety. When the storm approached, the villagers began to flee to higher ground.

Stink/ Stank/ Stunk

The garbage can stinks because it hasn't been taken out. Yesterday, the fish stank so much that we had to throw it away. The old shoes have stunk up the whole room.

slide/ slid/ slid

The children love to slide down the playground slide. She slid the book across the table to her friend. He slid into the room quietly so he wouldn't wake anyone.

Rise/ rose/ risen

The sun rises in the morning. She rose from her chair to greet her friend. The prices have risen over the last year.

Feed/ Fed/ Fed

I will feed the dog in the morning. Yesterday, I fed the birds in the park. She has fed the baby before going to work.

Shake, shook, shaken

I like to shake the bottle before I pour the juice. Yesterday, I shook hands with my new friend. The tree was shaken by the strong wind during the storm.

Kneel, Knelt, Knelt

She decided to kneel in front of the altar to pray. During the ceremony, everyone was asked to kneel as a sign of respect. He knelt down to tie his shoelaces before continuing his run.

Sink, sank, sunk

The boat will sink if it takes on too much water. Yesterday, the ship sank after hitting an iceberg. The treasure has sunk to the bottom of the ocean.

Dig, dug, dug

We need to dig a hole for the new tree in the garden. He dug in the sand to find seashells at the beach. We have dug up the backyard to plant a garden.