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Vincent tee Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

checking past participle

Hi guys, I've got a question.

Is the word "worsen" a past participle? Can you guys please explain?

Thanks,

Vincent
  

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Hello 'Worsen' is the lexical form (=infinitive form) of the verb 'worsen'. The verb inflects like 'worsen' (present), 'worsened' (past) and 'worsened' (past participle). Etymologically 'worsen' was made by adding '-en' to the adjective 'worse'.

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  • Hello 'Worsen' is the lexical form (=infinitive form) of the verb 'worsen'.
  • The verb inflects like 'worsen' (present), 'worsened' (past) and 'worsened' (past participle).
  • Etymologically 'worsen' was made by adding '-en' to the adjective 'worse'.
  • There are a lot of verbs that are made of 'adjective' and '-en': 'brighten', 'darken', 'deepen', 'fasten', 'harden', 'lessen', 'loosen', 'madden', 'moisten', 'shorten', 'soften', 'tighten', 'widen', etc..
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'Worsen' is the lexical form (=infinitive form) of the verb 'worsen'. The verb inflects like 'worsen' (present), 'worsened' (past) and 'worsened' (past participle). Etymologically 'worsen' was made by adding '-en' to the adjective 'worse'. There are a lot of verbs that are made of 'adjective' and '-en': 'brighten', 'darken', 'deepen', 'fasten', 'harden', 'lessen', 'loosen', 'madden'
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