Constrain V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 is one of the verbs that are used very commonly in English tests as well as in everyday communication. Also, because it’s an irregular verb, constrain doesn’t follow the regular rule. The verb “constrain” has five different forms: base form, past simple, past participle form, present perfect, and present perfect participle. So what is constrain‘s past? How do conjugate verbs with constrain verbs?
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Constrain of Definition and Meaning
Constrain is a verb that means to limit or restrict a situation
V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 Form of Constrain
| Base Form (V1) | constrain |
| Past Form (V2) | constrained |
| Past Participle Form (V3) | constrained |
| s / es/ es (V4) | constrains |
| ‘ing’ form (V5) | constraining |
Constrain of Past Simple V2
The verb Constrain is also employed in its V2 form as “constrained”’. It is used to indicate the past tense in sentences.
Constrain of Past Participle V3
The V3 form is identical to the V2 form. The V3 form is “constrained”. constrained is used in the past or present perfect tense.
+ In the present perfect tense, the word constrain is used ‘have +’constrained ’ or ‘has +’constrained.’
- I, you, and we are used as ‘have + ‘constrained‘ subjects.
- He, she, and it are used as ‘has +’constrained‘ subjects.
+ If you need to use the past perfect tense, use ‘had +’constrained‘ regardless of the subject.
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Conjugation of Constrain V1 V2 V3 V4 V5
| Conjugation table: Constrain | |||
| Number | Singular | ||
| Present Simple of constrain | I | You | She/He/It |
| constrain | constrain | constrains | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| constrain | constrain | constrain | |
| Present Continuous of constrain | I | You | She/He/It |
| am constraining | are constraining | is constraining | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| are constraining | are constraining | are constraining | |
| Present Perfect of constrain | I | You | She/He/It |
| have constrained | have constrained | has constrained | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| have constrained | have constrained | have constrained | |
| Present Perfect Continuous of constrain | I | You | She/He/It |
| have been constraining | have been constraining | has been constraining | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| have been constraining | have been constraining | have been constraining | |
| Past Simple of constrain | I | You | She/He/It |
| constrained | constrained | constrained | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| constrained | constrained | constrained | |
| Past Continuous of constrain | I | You | She/He/It |
| was constraining | were constraining | was constraining | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| were constraining | were constraining | were constraining | |
| Past Perfect of constrain | I | You | She/He/It |
| had constrained | had constrained | had constrained | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| had constrained | had constrained | had constrained | |
| Past Perfect Continuous of constrain | I | You | She/He/It |
| had been constraining | had been constraining | had been constraining | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| had been constraining | had been constraining | had been constraining | |
| Future Simple of constrain | I | You | She/He/It |
| will/shall constrain | will/shall constrain | will/shall constrain | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| will/shall constrain | will/shall constrain | will/shall constrain | |
| Future Continuous of constrain | I | You | She/He/It |
| will/shall be constraining | will/shall be constraining | will/shall be constraining | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| will/shall be constraining | will/shall be constraining | will/shall be constraining | |
| Future Perfect of constrain | I | You | She/He/It |
| will/shall have constrained | will/shall have constrained | will/shall have constrained | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| will/shall have constrained | will/shall have constrained | will/shall have constrained | |
| Future Perfect Continuous of constrain | I | You | She/He/It |
| will/shall have been constraining | will/shall have been constraining | will/shall have been constraining | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| will/shall have been constraining | will/shall have been constraining | will/shall have been constraining | |
| Conditional Present of constrain | I | You | She/He/It |
| would constrain | would constrain | would constrain | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| would constrain | would constrain | would constrain | |
| Conditional Perfect of constrain | I | You | She/He/It |
| would have constrained | would have constrained | would have constrained | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| would have constrained | would have constrained | would have constrained | |
| Conditional Present Continuous of constrain | I | You | She/He/It |
| would be constraining | would be constraining | would be constraining | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| would be constraining | would be constraining | would be constraining | |
| Conditional Perfect Continuous of constrain | I | You | She/He/It |
| would have been constraining | would have been constraining | would have been constraining | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| would have been constraining | would have been constraining | would have been constraining | |
| Present Subjunctive of constrain | I | You | She/He/It |
| constrain | constrain | constrain | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| constrain | constrain | constrain | |
| Past Subjunctive of constrain | I | You | She/He/It |
| constrained | constrained | constrained | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| constrained | constrained | constrained | |
| Past Perfect Subjunctive of constrain | I | You | She/He/It |
| had constrained | had constrained | had constrained | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| had constrained | had constrained | had constrained | |
| Imperative of constrain | I | You | She/He/It |
| constrain | |||
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| Let’s constrain | constrain | ||
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Example Sentences with Constrain V1 V2 V3 V4 V5
In this section, we will learn about constrain sentence examples:
+ I successfully constrain her but I think I can't last long.
+ He constrains the whole group idea down to a common plan.
+ They have been constrained by their own boss.
+ She constrains the dog onto a leash.
+ I think they can constrain us if this keeps on going.
Synonym Words For Constrain
Synonym of constrain word list. Here are a variety of words whose meaning is nearly the synonym of constrain:
- restrain
- check
- confine
- restrict
- chain
- curb
- hamper
- hinder
- stifle
Opposite Words For Constrain
The antonym of constrain word list. Here are some words that have nearly the opposite meaning as constrain:
- lose
- aid
- allow
- assist
- delay
- discourage
- dissuade
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Some Frequently Asked Questions About Constrain (Verb)
What is the V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 of constrain?
The past tense of constrain is constrained. The third-person singular simple present indicative form of constrain is constrains. The present participle of constrain is constraining. The past participle of constrain is constrained.
| Base Form (V1) | constrain |
| Past Form (V2) | constrained |
| Past Participle Form (V3) | constrained |
| s / es/ ies (V4) | constrains |
| ‘ing’ form (V5) | constraining |
What is the V2 and V3 form of constrain?
+ The V2 and V3 form of constrain is “constrained“ .
What is the sentence of constrain?
What is the past tense V2 of constrain?
+ The past tense of constrain is “constrained“.
What is the past participle V3 of constrain?
+ The past participle of constrain is “constrained“.
What is the present participle V5 of constrain?
+ The present participle of constrain is “constraining“.
Conclusion
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