Betray 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, betray doesn’t follow the regular rule. The verb “betray” has five different forms: base form, past simple, past participle form, present perfect, and present perfect participle. So what is betray‘s past? How do conjugate verbs with betray verbs?
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Betray of Definition and Meaning
Betray is one of the most common terms in the world. It is used to describe betrayal and treachery. The word comes from Old English “beteor” meaning “to betray”. Betray means deception, deceit, or a violation of trust.
V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 Form of Betray
| Base Form (V1) | betray |
| Past Form (V2) | betrayed |
| Past Participle Form (V3) | betrayed |
| s / es/ es (V4) | betrays |
| ‘ing’ form (V5) | betraying |
Betray of Past Simple V2
The verb Betray is also employed in its V2 form as “betrayed”’. It is used to indicate the past tense in sentences.
Betray of Past Participle V3
The V3 form is identical to the V2 form. The V3 form is “betrayed”. Betrayed is used in the past or present perfect tense.
+ In the present perfect tense, we use the word V1 as ‘have + betrayed or ‘has + betrayed.
- I, you, and we are used as ‘have + betrayed.
- ‘has + betrayed is used for he, she, and it.
+ If you need to use the past perfect tense, use ‘had + betrayed regardless of the subject.
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Conjugation of Betray V1 V2 V3 V4 V5
| Conjugation table: Betray | |||
| Number | Singular | ||
| Present Simple of betray | I | You | She/He/It |
| betray | betray | betrays | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| betray | betray | betray | |
| Present Continuous of betray | I | You | She/He/It |
| am betraying | are betraying | is betraying | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| are betraying | are betraying | are betraying | |
| Present Perfect of betray | I | You | She/He/It |
| have betrayed | have betrayed | has betrayed | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| have betrayed | have betrayed | have betrayed | |
| Present Perfect Continuous of betray | I | You | She/He/It |
| have been betraying | have been betraying | has been betraying | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| have been betraying | have been betraying | have been betraying | |
| Past Simple of betray | I | You | She/He/It |
| betrayed | betrayed | betrayed | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| betrayed | betrayed | betrayed | |
| Past Continuous of betray | I | You | She/He/It |
| was betraying | were betraying | was betraying | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| were betraying | were betraying | were betraying | |
| Past Perfect of betray | I | You | She/He/It |
| had betrayed | had betrayed | had betrayed | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| had betrayed | had betrayed | had betrayed | |
| Past Perfect Continuous of betray | I | You | She/He/It |
| had been betraying | had been betraying | had been betraying | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| had been betraying | had been betraying | had been betraying | |
| Future Simple of betray | I | You | She/He/It |
| will/shall betray | will/shall betray | will/shall betray | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| will/shall betray | will/shall betray | will/shall betray | |
| Future Continuous of betray | I | You | She/He/It |
| will/shall be betraying | will/shall be betraying | will/shall be betraying | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| will/shall be betraying | will/shall be betraying | will/shall be betraying | |
| Future Perfect of betray | I | You | She/He/It |
| will/shall have betrayed | will/shall have betrayed | will/shall have betrayed | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| will/shall have betrayed | will/shall have betrayed | will/shall have betrayed | |
| Future Perfect Continuous of betray | I | You | She/He/It |
| will/shall have been betraying | will/shall have been betraying | will/shall have been betraying | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| will/shall have been betraying | will/shall have been betraying | will/shall have been betraying | |
| Conditional Present of betray | I | You | She/He/It |
| would betray | would betray | would betray | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| would betray | would betray | would betray | |
| Conditional Perfect of betray | I | You | She/He/It |
| would have betrayed | would have betrayed | would have betrayed | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| would have betrayed | would have betrayed | would have betrayed | |
| Conditional Present Continuous of betray | I | You | She/He/It |
| would be betraying | would be betraying | would be betraying | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| would be betraying | would be betraying | would be betraying | |
| Conditional Perfect Continuous of betray | I | You | She/He/It |
| would have been betraying | would have been betraying | would have been betraying | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| would have been betraying | would have been betraying | would have been betraying | |
| Present Subjunctive of betray | I | You | She/He/It |
| betray | betray | betray | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| betray | betray | betray | |
| Past Subjunctive of betray | I | You | She/He/It |
| betrayed | betrayed | betrayed | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| betrayed | betrayed | betrayed | |
| Past Perfect Subjunctive of betray | I | You | She/He/It |
| had betrayed | had betrayed | had betrayed | |
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| had betrayed | had betrayed | had betrayed | |
| Imperative of betray | I | You | She/He/It |
| betray | |||
| Plural | |||
| We | You | They | |
| Let’s betray | betray | ||
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Example Sentences with Betray V1 V2 V3 V4 V5
In this section, we will learn about betray sentence examples:
- They have betrayed my confidence by staying out so late
- He betrayed me to meet another girl.
- They can betray you at any time so don't trust anyone too much.
- Jack is betraying his trust.
- Brian betrays his friend.
Synonym Words For Betray
Synonym of betray word list. Here are a variety of words whose meaning is nearly the synonym of betray:
- cross
- backstab
- fail
- double-cross
- two-time
- be unfaithful to
- be disloyal to
- sell out
- let down
- break faith with
- play someone false
Opposite Words For Betray
The antonym of betray word list. Here are some words that have nearly the opposite meaning as betray:
- aid
- assist
- defend
- help
- protect
- stand by
- stay
- support
- be faithful
- be loyal
- be loyal to
- be quiet
- keep secret
- undeceive
- be honest
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Some Frequently Asked Questions About Betray (Verb)
What is the V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 of betray?
The past tense of betray is betrayed. The third-person singular simple present indicative form of betray is betrays. The present participle of betray is betraying. The past participle of betray is betrayed.
| Base Form (V1) | betray |
| Past Form (V2) | betrayed |
| Past Participle Form (V3) | betrayed |
| s / es/ es (V4) | betrays |
| ‘ing’ form (V5) | betraying |
What is the V2 and V3 form of betray?
+ The V2 and V3 form of betray is “betrayed“.
What is the sentence of betray?
What is the past tense V2 of betray?
+ The past tense of betray is “betrayed“.
What is the past participle V3 of betray?
+ The past participle of betray is “betrayed“.
What is the present participle V5 of betray?
+ The present participle of betray is “betraying“.
Conclusion
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