Conjugation

Bank on

compter sur

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: on

    Only bank changes; on stays the same: banked on, banked on.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't bank on, he doesn't bank on.

    1. I / you / we / they bank on
    2. he / she / it banks on

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am banking on
    2. you / we / they are banking on
    3. he / she / it is banking on

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't bank on.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they banked on

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to bank on
    2. you / we / they are going to bank on
    3. he / she / it is going to bank on

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't bank on.

    1. (you) bank on
    2. let's bank on