Past tense of prove
The past simple of prove is proved and the past participle is proved: prove – proved – proved.
- Base form V1
- prove
- Past simple V2
- proved
- Past participle V3
- proved
In American English the past participle is proven (prove – proved – proven).
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Meaning of prove
To develop over time in a way that reveals a particular outcome
- ExampleThe new arrangement proved difficult to manage.
Prove, proved, proved in sentences
- Past simpleThe test proved that he was right.
- Past participleIt has been proved many times.
Similar verbs
Past simple and past participle the same, like prove: have, make, think, say, find, feel, keep, tell.
Common questions
What is the past tense of prove?
Proved. For example: The test proved that he was right.
What is the past participle of prove?
Proved. It follows be in the passive, as in It has been proved many times.
Is prove a regular verb?
Mostly, yes: prove usually takes -ed (proved). It is listed with the irregular verbs because proven is also correct.
