Past tense of sew
The past simple of sew is sewed and the past participle is sewn: sew – sewed – sewn.
- Base form V1
- sew
- Past simple V2
- sewed
- Past participle V3
- sewn
Sewed is also correct.
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Meaning of sew
To fasten fabric pieces by repeatedly passing threaded needle through them
- ExampleCan you sew this button onto my shirt?
Sew, sewed, sewn in sentences
- Past simpleShe sewed a button on my shirt.
- Past participleThe dress has been sewn by hand.
Similar verbs
Built on sew, with the same forms: resew.
All three forms different, like sew: be, do, go, know, see, take, give, write.
Common questions
What is the past tense of sew?
Sewed. For example: She sewed a button on my shirt.
What is the past participle of sew?
Sewn. It follows be in the passive, as in The dress has been sewn by hand.
Is sew a regular verb?
It is both. Sew has the irregular sewn, and the regular sewed is also correct.
