Past tense of bust
The past simple of bust is busted and the past participle is busted: bust – busted – busted.
- Base form V1
- bust
- Past simple V2
- busted
- Past participle V3
- busted
Bust is also used in British English.
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Meaning of bust
To damage something so severely that it breaks
- ExampleI busted the lock while trying to force the drawer open.
Bust, busted, busted in sentences
- Past simpleHe busted his watch on the door.
- Past participleThe gang has been busted by the police.
Similar verbs
Past simple and past participle the same, like bust: have, make, think, say, find, feel, keep, tell.
Common questions
What is the past tense of bust?
Busted. For example: He busted his watch on the door.
What is the past participle of bust?
Busted. It follows be in the passive, as in The gang has been busted by the police.
Is bust a regular verb?
Mostly, yes: bust usually takes -ed (busted). It is listed with the irregular verbs because bust is also correct.
