The English verb 'rely' is pronounced as [rɪˈlaɪ].
Related to:
regular verbs.
3 forms of verb rely: Infinitive (rely), Past Simple - (relied), Past Participle - (relied).
Here are the past tense forms of the verb rely
👉 Forms of verb rely in future and past simple and past participle.
❓ What is the past tense of rely.
Rely: Past, Present, and Participle Forms
| Base Form | Past Simple | Past Participle |
|---|---|---|
| rely [rɪˈlaɪ] |
relied [rɪˈlaɪd] |
relied [rɪˈlaɪd] |
What are the 2nd and 3rd forms of the verb rely?
🎓 What are the past simple, future simple, present perfect, past perfect, and future perfect forms of the base form (infinitive) 'rely'?
Learn the three forms of the English verb 'rely'
- the first form (V1) is 'rely' used in present simple and future simple tenses.
- the second form (V2) is 'relied' used in past simple tense.
- the third form (V3) is 'relied' used in present perfect and past perfect tenses.
What are the past tense and past participle of rely?
The past tense and past participle of rely are: rely in past simple is relied, and past participle is relied.
What is the past tense of rely?
The past tense of the verb "rely" is "relied", and the past participle is "relied".
Verb Tenses
Past simple — rely in past simple relied
(V2).
Future simple — rely in future simple is rely (will + V1).
Present Perfect — rely in present perfect tense is
relied
(have/has + V3).
Past Perfect — rely in past perfect tense is
relied
(had + V3).
rely regular or irregular verb?
👉 Is 'rely' a regular or irregular verb? The verb 'rely' is regular verb.
Examples of Verb rely in Sentences
- We couldn't rely on our partners (Past Simple)
- She relies only on herself (Present Simple)
- Our economy heavily relies on export (Present Simple)
- You should only rely on yourself (Present Simple)
- Albert prefers to rely on his own judgement (Present Simple)
- You don't want people to rely on you (Present Simple)
- Are you strong enough for others to rely on you? (Present Simple)
- We will have to rely on support from the marines (Future Simple)
- He relied heavily on others' judgement (Past Simple)
- He relied on his experience to build up his reputation (Past Simple)
