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Irregular verb

hurt

/hɜːt/

Base
hurt
Past simple
hurt
Past participle
hurt

Usage

hurt is identical in every form, so only the auxiliary verb or context shows whether it's past, present, or a perfect tense.

Meaning

  • to cause pain or injury

Example

He hurt his knee while running.

Her comment hurt more than she realised.

No one has been hurt in the accident.