The verb to wring · Conjugation
Past Simple of wring
The answer: wrung
A2
A finished action at a definite time in the past.
Quick answer
The Past Simple of the verb to wring is wrung.
Example: She wrung out the towel.
Full conjugation in the Past Simple
| Pronoun | Form |
|---|---|
| I | wrung |
| You | wrung |
| He / She / It | wrung |
| We | wrung |
| You (pl.) | wrung |
| They | wrung |
Common mistakes to avoid
1. Saying the w in wring ❌
Wring is said /rɪŋ/: the w is silent. It is the same family as write, wrap, wrist and wrong.
2. Wring vs ring (same sound)
Wring and ring sound the same, but they mean different things: to twist, or to make a bell sound. Their past forms are different too: wrung, but rang / rung. The context tells you which one it is.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past tense of wring?+
Wrung. It follows the i → u pattern: sting/stung, swing/swung, wring/wrung.
Is the w in wring silent?+
Yes. Wring is said /rɪŋ/: the w is silent. It is the same in write /raɪt/, wrap /ræp/ and wrist /rɪst/.
What is the difference between wrung and rung?+
They sound the same (/rʌŋ/). Wrung is the past of wring (to twist). Rung is the past participle of ring (to make a bell sound); its Past Simple is rang.
What does she wrung her hands mean?+
She wrung her hands means she twisted her hands together because she was worried or very upset. It is a movement that shows worry.
Is it wrung or wringed?+
Wring is irregular. Its Past Simple and its past participle are wrung, with the i → u pattern.
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