The verb to broadcast · Conjugation
Past Simple of broadcast
The answer: broadcast
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A finished action at a definite time in the past.
Quick answer
The Past Simple of the verb to broadcast is broadcast.
Example: The BBC broadcast the match last night.
Full conjugation in the Past Simple
| Pronoun | Form |
|---|---|
| I | broadcast |
| You | broadcast |
| He / She / It | broadcast |
| We | broadcast |
| You (pl.) | broadcast |
| They | broadcast |
Common mistakes to avoid
1. Broadcasted or broadcast?
Like cast, put and hit, broadcast usually does not change: The BBC broadcast the match. Broadcasted exists, but the form without -ed is better.
2. Cast: the same family
Broadcast = broad + cast. The verb cast (to throw) also never changes: cast → cast → cast.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past tense of broadcast?+
Broadcast (no change) or broadcasted (a newer regular form, accepted). Broadcast → broadcast → broadcast.
Is it broadcast or broadcasted?+
Broadcast is the traditional form, and most people prefer it. Broadcasted is newer and accepted. Choose one and use it every time in your text.
What does a broadcaster do?+
A broadcaster is (1) a TV or radio company, like the BBC or CNN, or (2) a person who presents programmes on TV or radio.
What is a live broadcast?+
A live broadcast shows something at the same time as it happens. The match was broadcast live means people watched it while it happened.
Is broadcast also used in computing?+
Yes. In computing, broadcast means to send data to every computer on a network. Multicast sends it to a group, and unicast to one computer only.
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