The verb to freeze · Conjugation
Past Simple of freeze
The answer: froze
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A finished action at a definite time in the past.
Quick answer
The Past Simple of the verb to freeze is froze.
Example: The lake froze last winter.
Full conjugation in the Past Simple
| Pronoun | Form |
|---|---|
| I | froze |
| You | froze |
| He / She / It | froze |
| We | froze |
| You (pl.) | froze |
| They | froze |
Common mistakes to avoid
1. It has froze ❌
The lake froze. ✓ It has frozen. ✓ After have or has, always use frozen.
2. Freezed ❌
Freeze is irregular. Its Past Simple is froze, never freezed.
3. Frozen is also an adjective
Frozen can describe food from the freezer or water that is now ice. Frozen food. The frozen lake.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past tense of freeze?+
The Past Simple of freeze is froze. The past participle is frozen. Freeze → froze → frozen.
What is the difference between froze and frozen?+
Froze is the Past Simple: The lake froze. Frozen is the past participle (It has frozen.) or an adjective (frozen food).
Is it froze or freezed?+
Freeze is irregular. Its Past Simple is froze, never freezed.
What does I'm freezing mean?+
I'm freezing means I am very, very cold. It is stronger than I'm cold.
What does frozen food mean?+
Frozen food is food that you keep in the freezer, below 0°C. Frozen peas are peas from the freezer. Frozen is also the name of a famous Disney film.
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