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Past tense of slit

The past simple of slit is slit and the past participle is slit: slit – slit – slit.

Base form V1
slit
Past simple V2
slit
Past participle V3
slit
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Meaning of slit

To make a long, narrow cut in something

  • ExampleShe slit the envelope open with a knife.

Slit, slit, slit in sentences

  • Past simpleHe slit the envelope open.
  • Past participleThe bag had been slit at the side.

Common mistakes

  • slitted slit. Slit is irregular, so it does not take -ed.

Similar verbs

All three forms the same, like slit: put, let, set, read, hit, cost, cut, hurt.

Common questions

What is the past tense of slit?

Slit. For example: He slit the envelope open.

What is the past participle of slit?

Slit. It follows be in the passive, as in The bag had been slit at the side.

Is slit a regular verb?

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

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