The verb to send · Conjugation
Past Simple of send
The answer: sent
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A finished action at a definite time in the past.
Quick answer
The Past Simple of the verb to send is sent.
Example: I sent her a message yesterday.
Full conjugation in the Past Simple
| Pronoun | Form |
|---|---|
| I | sent |
| You | sent |
| He / She / It | sent |
| We | sent |
| You (pl.) | sent |
| They | sent |
Common mistakes to avoid
1. Sended ❌
Send is irregular. Its Past Simple is sent, never sended.
2. I sent to her a gift ❌
Two patterns are possible: I sent her a gift or I sent a gift to her. When the person comes before the thing, there is no preposition.
3. Sent and its spelling
Send → sent: the d becomes t. It is the same with spend → spent and lend → lent.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past tense of send?+
The Past Simple of send is sent. The past participle is sent too. Send → sent → sent.
Is it sent or sended?+
Send is irregular. Its Past Simple is sent, never sended.
Is it I sent him an email or I sent an email to him?+
Both are correct: I sent him an email or I sent an email to him. Send + person + thing, or send + thing + to + person.
Is it didn't send or didn't sent?+
Say didn't send: I didn't send the message. After didn't, the verb goes back to its base form (send, not sent).
What is the difference between sent and gave?+
Sent: the thing travelled to the person (by post, by email). Gave: you put it in the person's hand. I sent her a letter. I gave her a book.
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