The verb “sweat” can be confusing when used in the past tense. Is it “sweated” or “sweat”? In this guide, we’ll clarify:
✔ Correct past tense of “sweat”
✔ Verb forms (V1, V2, V3)
✔ Pronunciation of “sweated”
✔ Examples in sentences

Let’s break it down!

Past Tense of Sweat

Learn about Past Tense of Sweat:

✅ Correct Past Tense: “Sweated” (more common in modern English)
✅ Alternative (less common): “Sweat” (accepted in some dialects)

Rule:

• “Sweated” is the standard past tense and past participle.
• “Sweat” (same as present tense) is sometimes used informally but is less preferred in formal writing.

Sweat Verb Forms (V1, V2, V3)

List of Sweat Verb Forms (V1, V2, V3):

Note: Some dialects (especially American English) use “sweat” for past tense, but “sweated” is more widely accepted.

Sweat Past Tense Sentence Examples

Few Sweat Past Tense Sentence Examples:

1. “Yesterday, I sweated in the gym.” (Standard)
2. “He sweat profusely during the race.” (Informal)
3. “She has sweated through her shirt.” (Past participle)

Sweat Past Tense Pronunciation

Read below for Sweat Past Tense Pronunciation:

• “Sweated” = /ˈswetɪd/ (SWET-id)
• Rhymes with “vetted” or “wetted.”

Example:

• “They sweated (SWET-id) under the hot sun.”

Common Mistakes with “Sweat”

❌ “She had sweat a lot.” → Should be “She had sweated a lot.” (Past participle)
❌ “He sweat bullets during the exam.” → Better: “He sweated bullets…” (Formal writing)

Exception:

• “Sweat” as a noun: “There was sweat on his forehead.” (Correct)

Sweat Past Tense Quiz!

1. Which is the correct past tense?
   • A) Sweat
   • B) Sweated
     Answer: B) Sweated (A is informal)
2. What is the past participle of “sweat”?
   • A) Sweat
   • B) Sweated
     Answer: B) Sweated
3. True or False: “Sweat” can be used as past tense in formal writing.
   Answer: False (informal only)

Final Verdict

✔ Use “sweated” for past tense in most cases.
✔ “Sweat” as past tense is informal/dialectal.
✔ Past participle = “sweated.”