Make is an irregular verb meaning to create, produce, or perform something. It changes to made in both the past simple and past participle forms.
Examples:
- I make dinner every night. (present)
- I made dinner last night. (past)
- She has made a cake. (present perfect)
Conjugation: Make
Make appears in three key forms: base form, past simple, and past participle.
| Pronoun | Base Form (make) | Past Simple (made) | Past Participle (made) |
|---|---|---|---|
| I / You / We / They | make | made | made |
| He / She / It | makes | made | made |
Usage of “made”
Made is used in the past simple tense to describe completed actions and in the present perfect tense to describe actions that have relevance to the present.
| Tense | Example |
|---|---|
| Past Simple | I made a sandwich. |
| Present Perfect | She has made a decision. |
| Passive Voice | The cake was made by John. |
When should you use 'made' instead of 'make' in a sentence?
Use 'made' for past actions or when forming perfect tenses.
'Made' is the past simple and past participle form of 'make.' It is used for actions completed in the past or in perfect tenses.
Common Expressions with “make”
Made appears in many fixed phrases and expressions.
| Expression | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| made a mistake | did something wrong | I made a mistake. |
| made a decision | chose something | We made a decision. |
| made sure | confirmed or checked | She made sure the door was locked. |
Tips for Remembering
- Made is always spelled with -ade in both past simple and past participle.
- The “k” in make is always dropped when forming made.
- Context will often tell you if the word should be make (present) or made (past/participle).
Now you know how make becomes made in the past and past participle forms – an important part of using English verbs correctly!
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
