The verb to string · Conjugation
Past Simple of string
The answer: strung
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A finished action at a definite time in the past.
Quick answer
The Past Simple of the verb to string is strung.
Example: They strung lights on the tree.
Full conjugation in the Past Simple
| Pronoun | Form |
|---|---|
| I | strung |
| You | strung |
| He / She / It | strung |
| We | strung |
| You (pl.) | strung |
| They | strung |
Common mistakes to avoid
1. Stringed in the Past Simple ❌
String → strung → strung. The i → u family: sting, swing, fling, cling.
2. String: many meanings
A string can be a thin rope, a wire on an instrument, or a line of characters in computing.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past tense of string?+
Strung. It follows the i → u pattern: sting/stung, swing/swung.
What is a string?+
A string can be (1) a thin rope, (2) a wire on a musical instrument, or (3) in computing, a line of characters.
What does stringing someone along mean?+
String someone along is an idiom: it means to make someone believe a promise that you will not keep.
What does no strings attached mean?+
No strings attached means with no conditions: you don't have to do anything in return. It's a free gift, no strings attached.
Is it strung or stringed?+
String is irregular: the Past Simple is strung. But in stringed instruments (instruments with strings), stringed is an adjective.
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