Give: gave, given
The verb “give” means to offer or transfer something to someone. It is an irregular verb with the following main forms:
- Give (base form)
- Gave (past simple)
- Given (past participle)
Conjugation Table
Here's how “give” is conjugated in some common tenses:
| Tense | Example (English) | Example (English) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Present Simple | I give you the book. | She gives me her phone. | I give you the book. | She gives me her phone. |
| Past Simple | I gave you the book. | They gave us the tickets. | I gave you the book. | They gave us the tickets. |
| Present Perfect | I have given you the book. | She has given me her phone. | I have given you the book. | She has given me her phone. |
| Past Perfect | I had given you the book. | They had given us the tickets. | I had given you the book. | They had given us the tickets. |
| Future | I will give you the book. | They will give us the tickets. | I will give you the book. | They will give us the tickets. |
Usage Notes
- Use gave for simple past actions.
- Use given with “have,” “has,” or “had” for perfect tenses.
- “Give” can be used in many contexts: giving objects, advice, time, permission, etc.
Can "give" be used in contexts beyond transferring physical objects?
Yes
'Give' can be used for objects, advice, time, permission, and more.
Flashcards (1 of 5)
- Tense: Present Simple
- Example (English): She gives me her phone.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
