The verb to feed · Conjugation
Past Simple of feed
The answer: fed
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A finished action at a definite time in the past.
Quick answer
The Past Simple of the verb to feed is fed.
Example: I fed the cat this morning.
Full conjugation in the Past Simple
| Pronoun | Form |
|---|---|
| I | fed |
| You | fed |
| He / She / It | fed |
| We | fed |
| You (pl.) | fed |
| They | fed |
Common mistakes to avoid
1. Feeded ❌
Feed is irregular: the vowel ee becomes e. Feed → fed → fed, never feeded. Same pattern: bleed → bled, breed → bred, flee → fled, speed → sped.
2. Fed up = annoyed
A very useful idiom. I'm fed up with this rain means the rain annoys me and I want it to stop. In British English, you also hear I'm fed up of waiting.
3. Feed is also a noun
A feed can be food for animals, the list of new posts on social media (news feed, Instagram feed) or a baby's meal of milk.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past tense of feed?+
The Past Simple of feed is fed (the vowel ee becomes e). The past participle is also fed. Feed → fed → fed. Same pattern: bleed → bled, breed → bred, flee → fled.
What does I'm fed up mean?+
I'm fed up means I am annoyed or bored with something and I want it to stop. I'm fed up with this! It is a very common and useful idiom. The idea behind it: you have eaten so much that you cannot take any more.
Is feed also a noun?+
Yes. A feed can be (1) food for animals: cattle feed; (2) the list of new posts on social media: your Instagram feed, your Facebook feed; (3) a meal of milk for a baby: the baby's feed.
Is it didn't feed or didn't fed?+
Say didn't feed: I didn't feed the cat. After didn't, the verb goes back to its base form (feed, not fed). The past is already in did.
What does breastfeed mean?+
Breastfeed means to feed a baby with milk from the mother's breast: She breastfeeds her baby. Bottle-feed means to feed a baby with milk from a bottle. Both are common words.
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