The verb to bleed · Conjugation
Past Simple of bleed
The answer: bled
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A finished action at a definite time in the past.
Quick answer
The Past Simple of the verb to bleed is bled.
Example: His nose bled all morning.
Full conjugation in the Past Simple
| Pronoun | Form |
|---|---|
| I | bled |
| You | bled |
| He / She / It | bled |
| We | bled |
| You (pl.) | bled |
| They | bled |
Common mistakes to avoid
1. Bleeded ❌
Pattern -eed → -ed: feed → fed, bleed → bled, breed → bred, flee → fled. The long vowel becomes short. So bled, never bleeded.
2. Bleeding can be a noun
Bleeding is also a noun: the loss of blood. The bleeding stopped.
3. Bloody in informal British English
Bloody is an informal British word that makes something stronger: It's bloody cold! It is not very rude, but it is informal: don't use it at school or at work.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past tense of bleed?+
The Past Simple of bleed is bled: the long vowel ee becomes a short e. The past participle is also bled. Bleed → bled → bled. Same pattern: feed → fed, flee → fled.
What does nosebleed mean?+
A nosebleed is when blood comes out of your nose. I had a nosebleed. It is a common compound word, used by doctors and in everyday life.
What does bloody mean in British English?+
Bloody is an informal British word that makes something stronger, often when you are annoyed: It's bloody hot! It is not a very rude word, but avoid it in formal situations. It comes from blood.
Is it didn't bleed or didn't bled?+
Say didn't bleed: The wound didn't bleed much. After didn't, the verb goes back to its base form (bleed, not bled).
What does bleed dry mean?+
Bleed someone dry (figurative) means to take all their money. The taxes are bleeding us dry. The picture: someone loses everything they have.
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