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Past tense of sling

The past simple of sling is slung and the past participle is slung: sling – slung – slung.

Base form V1
sling
Past simple V2
slung
Past participle V3
slung
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Meaning of sling

To throw or drop an object in a casual, careless way

  • ExampleHe slung his coat over the chair.

Sling, slung, slung in sentences

  • Past simpleHe slung his bag on the seat.
  • Past participleA rope had been slung between two trees.

Common mistakes

  • slinged slung. Sling is irregular, so it does not take -ed.

Similar verbs

Past simple and past participle the same, like sling: have, make, think, say, find, feel, keep, tell.

Common questions

What is the past tense of sling?

Slung. For example: He slung his bag on the seat.

What is the past participle of sling?

Slung. It follows be in the passive, as in A rope had been slung between two trees.

Is sling a regular verb?

No. Sling is irregular: its past forms do not end in -ed.

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