PERFECT PARTICIPLE

(noun)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the phrase Perfect Participle.

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

"The perfect participle is formed by adding -ed, -d, -t, -en, or -n to the base form of a verb."

"In English, the perfect participle is often used to form the perfect tenses."

"He had already eaten when I arrived. (perfect participle used in the past perfect tense)"

"Having finished dinner, she went for a walk. (perfect participle used as a participle phrase)"

"The broken vase lay on the floor. (perfect participle used as an adjective)"